Antidote vs Path of Lemons
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Antidote takes 4 of 5 categories.
AntidoteChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Path of LemonsChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Antidote4/5
Path of Lemons1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Antidote
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Antidote
- Sillage & projection
- Antidote
- Value for money
- Path of Lemons
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Antidote
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AntidoteViktor&RolfPath of LemonsSentierWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.26/ 5 · 1,250 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
2.90/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 27%Had 19%Want 54%
Category winnerAntidoteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
35%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
1,250 votes
10%Love
20%Like
30%Ok
30%Dislike
10%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAntidote
SillageAntidote
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPath of LemonsBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
amber69%
powdery61%
citrus100%
warm spicy83%
aromatic65%
fresh spicy48%
white floral30%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Guatemalan CardamomMintGrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderCinnamonNutmegJasmineOrange BlossomVioletAfrican GeraniumFreesia
Base
IncenseVanillaSandalwoodAmberLeatherIrisPatchouliTonka Bean
Top
GrapefruitBergamotTangerine
Heart
CardamomOrange BlossomLavenderIris
Base
LeatherCocoa
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Lavender and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer67
Fall67
Winter33
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,269
PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Pierre Wargnye
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#72,091
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAntidoteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotViktor&Rolf Antidote opens with a bracing blast of fresh mint and sour grapefruit, balanced by Guatemalan cardamom. As the scent warms on your skin, it shifts into a complex mid-section of lavender, violet, and warm cinnamon. The base settles into a rich, powdery mix of incense, leather, and sweet vanilla. It is a den…
Reviews →Path of Lemons by Sentier balances crisp citrus with an unexpected base of dark cocoa and warm leather. Grapefruit and bergamot provide a bright, zesty introduction. The fragrance then transitions into a quiet mix of lavender and cardamom before resting on a warm, earthy foundation. It suits those seeking a fresh scen…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Antidote or Path of Lemons?
Antidote takes 4 of 5 categories. Antidote is rated 4.26/5 from 1,250 votes; Path of Lemons is rated 2.90/5 from 10 votes. Choose Antidote for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Path of Lemons for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Antidote or Path of Lemons?
Antidote lasts longest (Antidote 70/100, Path of Lemons 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Antidote or Path of Lemons?
Projection is very close: Antidote 60/100, Path of Lemons 58/100 for sillage.
Do Antidote and Path of Lemons smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lavender and Orange Blossom.
Is Antidote or Path of Lemons better for summer or winter?
Path of Lemons suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Antidote and Path of Lemons?
Antidote has top notes of Guatemalan Cardamom, Mint, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber. Path of Lemons has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Cardamom, Orange Blossom, Lavender and Iris, a base of Leather and Cocoa.
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