Fragrance comparison

Cedro vs Antidote

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,298 ratings analysed

Cedro

Mahogany

4.1948 votes

Rank #27,275 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Antidote

Viktor&Rolf

4.261,250 votes

Rank #26,269 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Antidote takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cedro
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Antidote
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Cedro2/7

Antidote4/7

Ratings & consensus: Antidote
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Antidote
Sillage & projection: Antidote
Value for money: Cedro
Versatility: Cedro
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Antidote

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

CedroMahogany

AntidoteViktor&Rolf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 42%Had 22%Want 35%

4.26/ 5 · 1,250 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerAntidoteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

48 votes

52%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,250 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAntidote

SillageAntidote

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCedroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

green61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

CinnamonMintNutmegCardamom

Base

Virginia CedarAmberTeak WoodMusk

Top

Guatemalan CardamomMintGrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderCinnamonNutmegJasmineOrange BlossomVioletAfrican GeraniumFreesia

Base

IncenseVanillaSandalwoodAmberLeatherIrisPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer38

Fall95

Winter100

Day100

Night90

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCedroMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex31

Women0

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,275

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#26,269

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAntidoteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cedro opens with a sharp splash of mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into a warm, spiced core of nutmeg and cinnamon. It is an easygoing option for casual daytime wear when you want a clean woodiness that does not overpower. The dry cedar base gives it a grounded, masculine quality that works well for offic…

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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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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, Cedro or Antidote?

Antidote takes 4 of 7 categories. Cedro is rated 4.19/5 from 48 votes; Antidote is rated 4.26/5 from 1,250 votes. Choose Cedro for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Antidote for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cedro or Antidote?

Antidote lasts longest (Antidote 70/100, Cedro 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cedro or Antidote?

Antidote projects furthest (Antidote 60/100, Cedro 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cedro and Antidote smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Cinnamon.

Is Cedro or Antidote better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cedro is the stronger pick. For winter, Cedro is the stronger pick. Cedro suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cedro and Antidote?

Cedro has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cinnamon, Mint, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber, Teak Wood and Musk. 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.