Billion Dollar vs Antartic Reedition 2008
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Billion Dollar takes 3 of 4 categories.
Billion DollarChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Antartic Reedition 2008Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Billion Dollar3/4
Antartic Reedition 20081/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Billion Dollar
- Sillage & projection
- Antartic Reedition 2008
- Value for money
- Billion Dollar
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Billion Dollar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Billion DollarParis ElyseesAntartic Reedition 2008Yves RocherWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 143 votes
Have 52%Had 35%Want 13%
2.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
47%Like
10%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
143 votes
33%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
33%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBillion Dollar
SillageAntartic Reedition 2008
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBillion DollarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
fresh spicy90%
warm spicy80%
citrus70%
woody60%
rose50%
citrus100%
lavender83%
fresh spicy65%
aromatic48%
warm spicy30%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
BergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
CloveNutmegRose
Base3 to 4 hours
AmberWhite Wood
Top
GrapefruitMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderNutmegClove
Base
Patchouli
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Clove and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Billion Dollar, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer11
Fall93
Winter100
Day27
Night100
Spring33
Summer100
Fall33
Winter33
Day100
Night25
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#29,107
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#73,469
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBillion DollarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBillion Dollar by Paris Elysees is an accessible woody spicy fragrance designed for men who want a dependable balance of bright citrus and deep warmth. The scent begins with a zesty splash of bergamot and mandarin orange, providing an immediate burst of juicy freshness. As the opening settles, the heart reveals an aro…
Reviews →Antartic Reedition 2008 by Yves Rocher brings back a vibrant slice of classic nineties freshness. The scent opens with an energizing splash of tart grapefruit and juicy mandarin orange that feels like stepping out into cool morning air. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, clean herbal lavender pairs with subtle kit…
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, Billion Dollar or Antartic Reedition 2008?
Billion Dollar takes 3 of 4 categories. Billion Dollar is rated 3.85/5 from 143 votes; Antartic Reedition 2008 is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Billion Dollar for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Antartic Reedition 2008 for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Billion Dollar or Antartic Reedition 2008?
Billion Dollar lasts longest (Billion Dollar 60/100, Antartic Reedition 2008 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Billion Dollar or Antartic Reedition 2008?
Projection is very close: Antartic Reedition 2008 58/100, Billion Dollar 57/100 for sillage.
Do Billion Dollar and Antartic Reedition 2008 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Clove and Nutmeg.
Is Billion Dollar or Antartic Reedition 2008 better for summer or winter?
Billion Dollar suits evening wear; Antartic Reedition 2008 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Billion Dollar and Antartic Reedition 2008?
Billion Dollar has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Clove, Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Amber and White Wood. Antartic Reedition 2008 has top notes of Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg and Clove, a base of Patchouli.
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