Xcentric vs Antidote
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Antidote takes 3 of 4 categories.
XcentricChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
AntidoteChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Xcentric1/4
Antidote3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Antidote
- Sillage & projection
- Antidote
- Value for money
- Xcentric
- 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
XcentricWomoAntidoteViktor&RolfWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 22%Had 6%Want 72%
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
50%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 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
LongevityAntidote
SillageAntidote
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerXcentricBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery92%
violet84%
fresh spicy77%
lavender69%
musky61%
warm spicy100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
amber69%
powdery61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderBergamotMint
Heart
VioletIrisBlack PepperFig LeafJasmine
Base
CedarWhite MuskPatchouliOakmoss
Top
Guatemalan CardamomMintGrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderCinnamonNutmegJasmineOrange BlossomVioletAfrican GeraniumFreesia
Base
IncenseVanillaSandalwoodAmberLeatherIrisPatchouliTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Mint and Violet. 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
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night75
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#58,797
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#26,269
PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Pierre Wargnye
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAntidoteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotXcentric by Womo opens with a sharp, crisp blast of mint and lavender that immediately signals a clean, aromatic character. As it settles on the skin, notes of violet and iris add a powdery depth, while a base of patchouli and cedar provides a grounded, masculine finish suitable for daily office wear or casual weekend…
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, Xcentric or Antidote?
Antidote takes 3 of 4 categories. Xcentric is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Antidote is rated 4.26/5 from 1,250 votes. Choose Xcentric for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Antidote for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Xcentric or Antidote?
Antidote lasts longest (Antidote 70/100, Xcentric 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Xcentric or Antidote?
Antidote projects furthest (Antidote 60/100, Xcentric 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Xcentric and Antidote smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Mint and Violet.
Is Xcentric or Antidote better for summer or winter?
Xcentric suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Xcentric and Antidote?
Xcentric has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Black Pepper and Fig Leaf, a base of Cedar, White Musk, Patchouli and Oakmoss. 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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