Fragrance comparison

Antidote vs Whisky Vintage

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 13 Oct 2026 1,274 ratings analysed

4 wins

Antidote

Viktor&Rolf

4.261,250 votes

Rank #23,316 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Whisky Vintage

Evaflor

4.0024 votes

Rank #26,962 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Antidote takes 4 of 5 categories.

Antidote
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Whisky Vintage
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Antidote4/5

Whisky Vintage1/5

Ratings & consensus: Antidote
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Antidote
Sillage & projection: Antidote
Value for money: Whisky Vintage
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&Rolf

Whisky VintageEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 1,250 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 39%Had 29%Want 32%

Category winnerAntidoteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,250 votes

29%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAntidote

SillageAntidote

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value83

Category winnerWhisky VintageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

musky86%

aromatic72%

powdery58%

warm spicy44%

woody30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Guatemalan CardamomMintGrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderCinnamonNutmegJasmineOrange BlossomVioletAfrican GeraniumFreesia

Base

IncenseVanillaSandalwoodAmberLeatherIrisPatchouliTonka Bean

Top20-30 mins

LemonMandarin OrangeAniseMint

Heart2-3 hrs

ClovesFreesia

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesMint, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Whisky Vintage, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day–

Night–

Spring94

Summer100

Fall56

Winter39

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 44%Work 35%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,316

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,962

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAntidoteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Viktor&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…

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Whisky Vintage by Evaflor kicks off with an energetic burst of lemon, sweet mandarin orange, and a brisk sprig of mint. Sharp anise cuts through the citrus flash immediately, keeping the opening crisp and clean rather than syrupy. As the initial spray settles on skin, soft freesia and a pinch of warm cloves emerge in …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Antidote or Whisky Vintage?

Antidote takes 4 of 5 categories. Antidote is rated 4.26/5 from 1,250 votes; Whisky Vintage is rated 4.00/5 from 24 votes. Choose Antidote for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Whisky Vintage for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Antidote or Whisky Vintage?

Antidote lasts longest (Antidote 70/100, Whisky Vintage 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Antidote or Whisky Vintage?

Antidote projects furthest (Antidote 60/100, Whisky Vintage 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Antidote and Whisky Vintage smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Mint, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Sandalwood.

Is Antidote or Whisky Vintage better for summer or winter?

Whisky Vintage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Antidote and Whisky Vintage?

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. Whisky Vintage has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Anise and Mint, heart notes of Cloves and Freesia, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.