Fragrance comparison

MONTEZUMA vs Antidote

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,251 ratings analysed

MONTEZUMA

Celebon

5.001 votes

Rank #51,831 FreshWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Antidote

Viktor&Rolf

4.261,250 votes

Rank #23,466 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Antidote takes 2 of 3 categories.

MONTEZUMA
Choose it for a fresh and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Antidote
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

MONTEZUMA1/3

Antidote2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: MONTEZUMA
Sillage & projection: Antidote
Value for money: Not scored
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

MONTEZUMACelebon

AntidoteViktor&Rolf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.26/ 5 · 1,250 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

52%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,250 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMONTEZUMA

SillageAntidote

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

warm spicy90%

cinnamon80%

woody70%

powdery60%

vanilla50%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CitrusMandarin OrangeOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

SnowCinnamonCardamomJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

White SandalwoodVanillaPatchouliTonka Bean

Top

Guatemalan CardamomMintGrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderCinnamonNutmegJasmineOrange BlossomVioletAfrican GeraniumFreesia

Base

IncenseVanillaSandalwoodAmberLeatherIrisPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for MONTEZUMA, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day64

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Date 35%Party 28%Casual 20%Work 18%

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,831

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,466

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAntidoteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celebon Montezuma delivers an unexpected contrast between brisk frost and simmering kitchen spices. Sprayed on wrist, a brief puff of alcohol yields instantly to tart bergamot and juicy mandarin orange, grounded by sunny orange blossom petals. It feels energetic and clean. Then the temperature flips. An unusual snow a…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, MONTEZUMA or Antidote?

Antidote takes 2 of 3 categories. MONTEZUMA is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Antidote is rated 4.26/5 from 1,250 votes. Choose MONTEZUMA for a fresh and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Antidote for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, MONTEZUMA or Antidote?

MONTEZUMA lasts longest (MONTEZUMA 80/100, Antidote 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MONTEZUMA or Antidote?

Antidote projects furthest (Antidote 60/100, MONTEZUMA 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MONTEZUMA and Antidote smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Cinnamon.

Is MONTEZUMA or Antidote better for summer or winter?

MONTEZUMA suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MONTEZUMA and Antidote?

MONTEZUMA has top notes of Citrus, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Snow, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of White Sandalwood, Vanilla, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. 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.