The Mermaid vs Antidote
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Antidote takes 2 of 4 categories.
The MermaidChoose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
AntidoteChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
The Mermaid1/4
Antidote2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Mermaid
- Sillage & projection
- Antidote
- Value for money
- Tie
- 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
The MermaidIM : SOLEAntidoteViktor&RolfWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
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 hate0%Love
33%Like
67%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 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
Category winners
LongevityThe Mermaid
SillageAntidote
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
amber91%
white floral83%
aromatic74%
floral65%
marine56%
warm spicy100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
amber69%
powdery61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Orange BlossomGrapefruit
Heart
FreesiaSeagrassMyrtle
Base
AmbergrisAmberwoodSandalwood
Top
Guatemalan CardamomMintGrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderCinnamonNutmegJasmineOrange BlossomVioletAfrican GeraniumFreesia
Base
IncenseVanillaSandalwoodAmberLeatherIrisPatchouliTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Grapefruit, Freesia and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#65,999
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#26,269
PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Pierre Wargnye
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAntidoteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Mermaid opens with bright grapefruit and orange blossom, then settles into a sunlit mix of soft sandalwood, airy florals, and a gentle marine accent. It smells more like warm skin after a day by the coast than a salty ocean blast, making it an easy unisex pick for spring and summer wear.
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, The Mermaid or Antidote?
Antidote takes 2 of 4 categories. The Mermaid is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Antidote is rated 4.26/5 from 1,250 votes. Choose The Mermaid for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Antidote for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, The Mermaid or Antidote?
The Mermaid lasts longest (The Mermaid 80/100, Antidote 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Mermaid or Antidote?
Antidote projects furthest (Antidote 60/100, The Mermaid 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Mermaid and Antidote smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Grapefruit, Freesia and Sandalwood.
Is The Mermaid or Antidote better for summer or winter?
The Mermaid suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Mermaid and Antidote?
The Mermaid has top notes of Orange Blossom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Freesia, Seagrass and Myrtle, a base of Ambergris, Amberwood 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.
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