Fragrance comparison

Eau de Citrus vs Antidote

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,292 ratings analysed

Eau de Citrus

Molinard

4.1942 votes

Rank #17,295 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Antidote

Viktor&Rolf

4.261,250 votes

Rank #26,186 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Antidote takes 4 of 7 categories.

Eau de Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Antidote
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Eau de Citrus3/7

Antidote4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de CitrusMolinard

AntidoteViktor&Rolf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 54%

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

26%Love

69%Like

2%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

52%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,250 votes

Category winnerEau de CitrusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAntidote

SillageAntidote

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEau de CitrusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

aromatic30%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeGrapefruitMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomPetitgrainWhite Flowers

Base

Tea LeafWhite MuskGuaiac Wood

Top

Guatemalan CardamomMintGrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderCinnamonNutmegJasmineOrange BlossomVioletAfrican GeraniumFreesia

Base

IncenseVanillaSandalwoodAmberLeatherIrisPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot 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 season

Spring65

Summer100

Fall4

Winter9

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAntidoteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,295

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#26,186

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau de CitrusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Molinard Eau de Citrus opens with a crisp, energizing splash of freshly squeezed lime, zesty grapefruit, juicy mandarin orange, and bright bergamot. The initial burst feels like slicing into ripe citrus fruit on a warm morning, delivering immediate refreshment without smelling overly sweet or artificial. As the sharp …

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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, Eau de Citrus or Antidote?

Antidote takes 4 of 7 categories. Eau de Citrus is rated 4.19/5 from 42 votes; Antidote is rated 4.26/5 from 1,250 votes. Choose Eau de Citrus for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, 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, Eau de Citrus or Antidote?

Antidote lasts longest (Antidote 70/100, Eau de Citrus 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Citrus or Antidote?

Antidote projects furthest (Antidote 60/100, Eau de Citrus 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Citrus and Antidote smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom.

Is Eau de Citrus or Antidote better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau de Citrus is the stronger pick. For winter, Antidote is the stronger pick. Eau de Citrus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Citrus and Antidote?

Eau de Citrus has top notes of Lime, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Petitgrain and White Flowers, a base of Tea Leaf, White Musk and Guaiac Wood. 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.