Fragrance comparison

Mouchoir de Monsieur vs Antidote

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,696 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mouchoir de Monsieur

Guerlain

4.43446 votes

Rank #1,690 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Antidote

Viktor&Rolf

4.261,250 votes

Rank #25,139 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mouchoir de Monsieur takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mouchoir de Monsieur
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Antidote
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Mouchoir de Monsieur5/7

Antidote2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mouchoir de MonsieurGuerlain

AntidoteViktor&Rolf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 446 votes

Have 37%Had 9%Want 54%

4.26/ 5 · 1,250 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerMouchoir de MonsieurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

32%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

446 votes

52%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,250 votes

Category winnerMouchoir de MonsieurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAntidote

SillageAntidote

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMouchoir de MonsieurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lavender92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderBergamotLemon Verbena

Heart2 to 3 hours

NeroliTonka BeanJasminePatchouliCinnamonRose

Base3 to 4 hours

VanillaIrisAmberOakmoss

Top

Guatemalan CardamomMintGrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderCinnamonNutmegJasmineOrange BlossomVioletAfrican GeraniumFreesia

Base

IncenseVanillaSandalwoodAmberLeatherIrisPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Tonka Bean and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Mouchoir de Monsieur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer58

Fall86

Winter59

Day100

Night59

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMouchoir de MonsieurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex38

Women1

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,690

PerfumerJacques Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews69

Overall rank#25,139

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMouchoir de MonsieurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mouchoir de Monsieur by Guerlain presents a traditional barbershop profile shaped by aromatic herbs, bright citrus, and a warm powdery drydown. It opens with an assertive burst of lavender, bergamot, and tart lemon verbena. This initial sharpness settles into an elegant floral heart where neroli, rose, and jasmine mee…

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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, Mouchoir de Monsieur or Antidote?

Mouchoir de Monsieur takes 5 of 7 categories. Mouchoir de Monsieur is rated 4.43/5 from 446 votes; Antidote is rated 4.26/5 from 1,250 votes. Choose Mouchoir de Monsieur for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Antidote for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mouchoir de Monsieur or Antidote?

Antidote lasts longest (Antidote 70/100, Mouchoir de Monsieur 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mouchoir de Monsieur or Antidote?

Projection is very close: Antidote 60/100, Mouchoir de Monsieur 58/100 for sillage.

Do Mouchoir de Monsieur and Antidote smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Tonka Bean and Jasmine.

Is Mouchoir de Monsieur or Antidote better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mouchoir de Monsieur and Antidote?

Mouchoir de Monsieur has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Neroli, Tonka Bean, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Iris, Amber and Oakmoss. 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.