Fragrance comparison

Victory vs Antidote

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,261 ratings analysed

Victory

Phytoderm

4.0911 votes

Rank #53,885 VanillaCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Antidote

Viktor&Rolf

4.261,250 votes

Rank #26,089 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Antidote takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Victory1/5

Antidote4/5

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

VictoryPhytoderm

AntidoteViktor&Rolf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 38%Had 43%Want 19%

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

45%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 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

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAntidote

SillageAntidote

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value50

Category winnerVictoryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

cinnamon92%

warm spicy84%

white floral77%

green69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintMandarin Orange

Heart

CinnamonOrange Blossom

Base

VanillaPatchouli

Top

Guatemalan CardamomMintGrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderCinnamonNutmegJasmineOrange BlossomVioletAfrican GeraniumFreesia

Base

IncenseVanillaSandalwoodAmberLeatherIrisPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMint, Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer29

Fall43

Winter100

Day43

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex25

Women13

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,885

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,089

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAntidoteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Victory by Phytoderm opens with a sharp, refreshing blast of mint and mandarin orange, quickly mellowing into a warm, spicy heart of cinnamon and orange blossom. This aromatic fougere for men settles into a grounding base of sweet vanilla and earthy patchouli. It is a versatile choice for cool autumn evenings or crisp…

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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, Victory or Antidote?

Antidote takes 4 of 5 categories. Victory is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes; Antidote is rated 4.26/5 from 1,250 votes. Choose Victory for a vanilla and cinnamon character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, 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, Victory or Antidote?

Antidote lasts longest (Antidote 70/100, Victory 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Victory or Antidote?

Antidote projects furthest (Antidote 60/100, Victory 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Victory and Antidote smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon and Orange Blossom.

Is Victory or Antidote better for summer or winter?

Victory suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Victory and Antidote?

Victory has top notes of Mint and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla 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.