TL Pour Lui vs Antidote
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
TL Pour Lui takes 5 of 7 categories.
TL Pour LuiChoose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
AntidoteChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
TL Pour Lui5/7
Antidote2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Antidote
- Community sentiment
- Antidote
- Longevity
- TL Pour Lui
- Sillage & projection
- TL Pour Lui
- Value for money
- TL Pour Lui
- Versatility
- TL Pour Lui
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- TL Pour Lui
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
TL Pour LuiTed LapidusAntidoteViktor&RolfWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 564 votes
Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%
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 hate43%Love
42%Like
4%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
480 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
Category winners
LongevityTL Pour Lui
SillageTL Pour Lui
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTL Pour LuiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
powdery92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
lavender69%
white floral61%
warm spicy100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
amber69%
powdery61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderMintOrange BlossomBergamot
Heart
VanillaLily-of-the-ValleyCedar
Base
MuskAmberSandalwoodPatchouli
Top
Guatemalan CardamomMintGrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderCinnamonNutmegJasmineOrange BlossomVioletAfrican GeraniumFreesia
Base
IncenseVanillaSandalwoodAmberLeatherIrisPatchouliTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesLavender, Mint, Orange Blossom and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring79
Summer32
Fall100
Winter89
Day100
Night89
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day–
Night–
Category winnerTL Pour LuiMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,145
PerfumerMaurice Roucel, Norbert Bijaoui
Launched—
Reviews128
Overall rank#26,089
PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Pierre Wargnye
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerTL Pour LuiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTL Pour Lui by Ted Lapidus delivers a cozy blend of dry lavender and warm vanilla over a woody base. Created by Maurice Roucel and Norbert Bijaoui, this fragrance suits crisp autumn evenings when you want a comforting, powdery scent bubble. It offers an affordable alternative to sweeter designers without sacrificing b…
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, TL Pour Lui or Antidote?
TL Pour Lui takes 5 of 7 categories. TL Pour Lui is rated 3.90/5 from 564 votes; Antidote is rated 4.26/5 from 1,250 votes. Choose TL Pour Lui for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Antidote for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, TL Pour Lui or Antidote?
TL Pour Lui lasts longest (TL Pour Lui 75/100, Antidote 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, TL Pour Lui or Antidote?
TL Pour Lui projects furthest (TL Pour Lui 67/100, Antidote 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do TL Pour Lui and Antidote smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Orange Blossom and Bergamot.
Is TL Pour Lui or Antidote better for summer or winter?
For summer, TL Pour Lui is the stronger pick. For winter, Antidote is the stronger pick. TL Pour Lui suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in TL Pour Lui and Antidote?
TL Pour Lui has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanilla, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cedar, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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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