Fragrance comparison

Nike Graphite vs Antidote

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,296 ratings analysed

Nike Graphite

Nike

3.4146 votes

Rank #20,667 LeatherAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

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.

Nike Graphite
Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Antidote
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Nike Graphite3/7

Antidote4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nike GraphiteNike

AntidoteViktor&Rolf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.41/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 66%Had 17%Want 18%

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

17%Love

35%Like

28%Ok

11%Dislike

9%Hate

46 votes

52%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,250 votes

Category winnerAntidoteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAntidote

SillageAntidote

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNike GraphiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

green77%

animalic69%

mossy61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintVioletLabdanum

Heart

LavenderGingerSage

Base

LeatherOakmossCedar

Top

Guatemalan CardamomMintGrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderCinnamonNutmegJasmineOrange BlossomVioletAfrican GeraniumFreesia

Base

IncenseVanillaSandalwoodAmberLeatherIrisPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMint, Violet, Lavender and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer29

Fall67

Winter29

Day100

Night69

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNike GraphiteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex16

Women4

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,667

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#26,269

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNike GraphiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nike Graphite is a woody aromatic fragrance for men, centered on a crisp opening of mint and violet. It transitions into a grounded heart of sage and lavender before resting on a rugged base of leather and oakmoss. This scent is built for cool evening wear when you want a grounded, masculine profile that stays within …

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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, Nike Graphite or Antidote?

Antidote takes 4 of 7 categories. Nike Graphite is rated 3.41/5 from 46 votes; Antidote is rated 4.26/5 from 1,250 votes. Choose Nike Graphite for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Antidote for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Nike Graphite or Antidote?

Antidote lasts longest (Antidote 70/100, Nike Graphite 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nike Graphite or Antidote?

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

Do Nike Graphite and Antidote smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Violet, Lavender and Leather.

Is Nike Graphite or Antidote better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Nike Graphite and Antidote?

Nike Graphite has top notes of Mint, Violet and Labdanum, heart notes of Lavender, Ginger and Sage, a base of Leather, Oakmoss and Cedar. 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.