Fragrance comparison

Raw Passion vs Antidote

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,266 ratings analysed

Raw Passion

Denim

3.5016 votes

Rank #63,079 CinnamonWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Antidote

Viktor&Rolf

4.261,250 votes

Rank #24,088 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Antidote takes 4 of 5 categories.

Raw Passion
Choose it for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Antidote
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Raw Passion1/5

Antidote4/5

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

Raw PassionDenim

AntidoteViktor&Rolf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 34%Had 34%Want 31%

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

25%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

13%Hate

16 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAntidote

SillageAntidote

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRaw PassionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cinnamon100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

lavender69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderMintBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CinnamonCedarOakmoss

Base3-5 hrs

VanillaSandalwood

Top

Guatemalan CardamomMintGrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderCinnamonNutmegJasmineOrange BlossomVioletAfrican GeraniumFreesia

Base

IncenseVanillaSandalwoodAmberLeatherIrisPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mint, Bergamot and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Raw Passion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter75

Day57

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 32%Date 31%Party 21%Work 16%

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,079

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,088

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAntidoteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim Raw Passion is an affordable, spicy aromatic splash designed for brisk weather and casual downtime. The first spray punches through with a quick flash of cool mint and sharp lavender before revealing a warm core of sweet cinnamon and dry cedar wood. It has an unapologetic barbershop backbone softened by a powder…

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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, Raw Passion or Antidote?

Antidote takes 4 of 5 categories. Raw Passion is rated 3.50/5 from 16 votes; Antidote is rated 4.26/5 from 1,250 votes. Choose Raw Passion for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Antidote for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Raw Passion or Antidote?

Antidote lasts longest (Antidote 70/100, Raw Passion 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Raw Passion or Antidote?

Antidote projects furthest (Antidote 60/100, Raw Passion 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Raw Passion and Antidote smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Bergamot and Cinnamon.

Is Raw Passion or Antidote better for summer or winter?

Raw Passion suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Raw Passion and Antidote?

Raw Passion has top notes of Lavender, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Cedar and Oakmoss, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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.