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Antaeus
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Antaeus by Chanel is a woody-chypre fragrance for men. Launched in 1981, the nose behind this creation is Jacques Polge. The top notes are clary sage, coriander, bergamot, lime, lemon, and myrtle; the heart notes are rose, thyme, basil, and jasmine; the base notes are castoreum, oakmoss, patchouli, and French labdanum.
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- Positivo 84%
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- Neutral 3.5%
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Interesting the stereotype of the ‘alpha male.’ Fortunately, little by little we’re realizing we can buy what we want, regardless of the target audience, and enjoy it without clashing. Surely there are some ‘difficult’ ones for certain genders, but it’s more a matter of attitude. ‘Alpha’ people are usually attractive because of their actions, not their scent or accessories. They are reliable and not vain; their self-esteem doesn’t depend on conquests or ‘hunting nights,’ which are nonsense to them. A lady can wear Antaeus without any problem, although I tend to classify scents by gender or occasion, and I think this is more masculine. In any case, it’s an excellent product, and I encourage you to try it.
Can you excuse those of us who say it’s super mega hyper masculine, alpha male, silver saddle, and hairy chest? To me, it feels pretty unisex, as much as La Nuit by Paco Rabanne. I encourage you to try it if you like this scent. Note: I’m not saying they smell the same; I’m fascinated by both. I sense an amber, spicy-aromatic, and dry blend that at times reminds me of Prada Luna Rossa Extreme. I say ‘reminds me’ because I knew the Italian one first.
I don’t know if the original batches were more intense, but it’s not overwhelmingly masculine. Alpha male? Not even close. At first, it reminded me of Chanel No. 5. Then it evolved and approached conventional masculinity. I don’t like it less; it surprised me. I don’t find sharp or animal notes. It has class and doesn’t feel outdated, though it’s from another era because it doesn’t fit the mainstream, which I value. PS: Chanel bottle caps feel cheap, except for the Bleu line.
Alpha male perfume, silver saddle, stallion, and derivatives. Buy blind, risky. Smells like Jaq’s but more refined, though equally vintage. Worth trying for the olfactory experience; buying it is a different story.
Woody, leather, and chypre. It has bergamot, moss, labdanum, earthy notes, and castoreum with smoky and leathery tones. Castor, while ruminating on wood, absorbs phenols that smell like tar, like marijuana smoke, no joke. There’s myrrh and balsamics, plus a rose blooming right in the middle of that earth and smoke. It’s a vintage work of art. If you want castoreum, this is the reference. It’s still strong today, though the animal tone has dropped to burnt rubber. It’s elegant and virile beyond current standards. UPDATE: I smelled it again, and the opening raised my eyebrows higher than the Burj Khalifa. It’s brutal, says someone who isn’t Spanish. The myrrh with bergamot creates a lush forest landscape, with a musky touch of freshly shaved skin. The projection is a beast: 19 hours later on blotter, I can still smell it from half a meter away, the blotter is on the table. It filled the room with scent last night. In the dry down, castoreum rules with labdanum, formidable.
Antaeus is like a Gerardo Sarcedote, or rather, Lalo Cura. Enjoy the powerful old man. Mine is from 2018 and it’s still killing it.
Layering test: 1 spray of Antaeus, 1 of Hacivat, and 2 of Club de Nuit Intense EDP. Madness!
Chanel isn’t a perfume house; they follow commercial trends. Antaeus is their answer to the amber bombs of the 70s and 80s. It smells like an 80s fragrance, potent, just like people remember those years of ‘blue’ fragrances. I wouldn’t even gift it to my grandfather now, because it would smell like an outdated gentleman.
It has that retro touch thanks to the castoreum, but with Chanel quality. Without it, it would be totally contemporary. I don’t usually like animal notes, but Antaeus is probably the best in history. And watch out, the rose here is sensational, mind-blowing.
If Kouros is direct sex, Antaeus is a step-by-step courtship. Here, primal attraction doesn’t skip a beat. While everything today smells superficial, this fragrance reignites intrinsic desires. Chanel sold out to the market, but they didn’t forget their jewels; thanks to them, we still have them, even if not with the same prestige. They say it’s outdated, but that’s a lack of culture; someone who only listens to reggaeton doesn’t understand the Beatles. Antaeus was born when things were clear: you either like it or you don’t. Today, with so much trash in the market, it’s easy to confuse good with bad, just like not distinguishing an alpaca from a polyester suit. I’ll stick to the notes, as there are better reviews. I deleted my 2015 review because I didn’t understand anything, and now it’s one of my favorites. Pure masculine perfume, to break the mold they want to put us in. Pure sensuality.
This fragrance reminds me of my father; it was a real punch in the face upon application and lingered for a long time. Although the notes don’t describe it that way, it smelled like leather. Later, I bought my own bottle, but it didn’t feel the same anymore—probably reformulated. Nevertheless, it still retains that imposing character. Chanel doesn’t disappoint, although now that I remember, they shrunk the bottle and enlarged the cap…
A unique fragrance. Quite elegant, though perhaps a bit dated. However, that doesn’t make it bad in any way; it just feels like a scent for older people. I don’t think many young men would prefer to smell like this. It’s very potent. The citrus top notes are surprisingly long-lasting, while the sweet heart notes are light. What I perceive most from this perfume is the patchouli and castoreum; they create a very masculine base. It has great longevity and a strong trail. For this reason, I wouldn’t use more than four sprays in any situation. It definitely makes an impression. I think its most appropriate use is for meetings or formal outings, especially at night. There, it achieves a certain sophistication, regardless of being a classic fragrance.
Antaeus is very different from what modern perfumery generally offers. Yet, even though it’s not current, it doesn’t smell like something for an old man. I do think it’s an adult scent with personality, but if you’re mature at 25, you can wear it perfectly. Antaeus isn’t as aggressively masculine as many claim. It’s masculine, but not over the top. Kouros, for example, feels more radical, and its opening can turn some people off, whereas with Antaeus, that doesn’t happen; it recalls Kouros in the opening but is much subtler. In the heart and especially the dry-down, they take different paths. I don’t wear it on clothes because it doesn’t evolve, and that’s when it reminds me more of Kouros. It’s simply a masterpiece. It’s timeless and offers distinction. It’s elegant and not loud, yet it always stands out thanks to its refined, distinguished aroma. I also don’t find it exclusively for winter; in summer, spraying less and from a bit further away gives a softness that isn’t overwhelming. The evolution on skin and its nuances are rare to see these days. Projection is correct, though I’d say it’s on the shorter side, but it leaves a good trail when you move, and the longevity is high—it lasts over 10 hours on my skin. Alongside Égoïste, it’s the best from Chanel in my opinion.
I’m not sure if it’s just age or reformulations, but I used to love this perfume, and as far as I remember, the citrus notes were much more prominent. I’d say the most impressive thing is that it’s survived over 40 years on the market, which says a lot… but honestly, I recently intended to buy it and, wary of reformulations, decided to test it before purchasing. What a disappointment—the current version smells like burnt rubber and is extremely synthetic. I simply couldn’t handle it. There’s very little left of that great 80s and even 90s version. That said, no matter how much I washed my hands after applying it, the scent lasted about 8 hours.
Complex, strong, yet dries down delicately—not for everyone.
JOLINES ‘YAYO’ HOW GOOD YOU SMELL! It’s truly an olfactory journey back in time, instantly transporting you to years past, reminiscent of Kouros, but obviously in this case it’s a less rough scent, if you will, with more ‘class’, yet still in the same league. Kouros is the tough guy, confident, clear-headed, and with a lot of ground covered. A slightly open shirt, jeans, and some boots. Antaeus is that same type of man, but in a suit, ready for a business dinner. It smells great, but I can’t see myself wearing it right now, maybe later when I’m 60, hehe. Funny thing is, Kouros, on the contrary, I’ve worn it cheerfully and it never felt out of place (in fact, it even got compliments). Perhaps Antaeus, due to some of its notes, evokes more of that feeling many people associate with ‘older person’ rather than just ‘retro scent’. Finally, it has a certain base note that feels a bit synthetic/chemical that doesn’t fully convince me, but I think it’s exactly what gives it that distinctive and peculiar label. Anyway, an elegant and quality fragrance, reformulated like everything else, but even so, a well-rounded composition. Personally, already having the king Kouros, the prince will stay in the closet until further notice. RESULT: 4 stars.
Again, this isn’t a fougère; it’s a chypre. And one of the best chypres out there right now, with one of the finest reformulations—if not, clearly the best chypre on the market, alongside, ironically, Eau Sauvage, which still features natural oakmoss to this day. Antaeus lasts about 12 hours on my skin and projects to everyone during the first half or third. It’s not for the weak-hearted, but it’s one of the most powerful scents on the market. By the way, I don’t find much similarity with YSL’s Kouros. While the concept is similar, they go in two completely different directions. Kouros is an ultra-animalic scent that leans into the more aggressive nuances of those notes, featuring highlighted civet. Antaeus is a leather chypre that, while animalic, doesn’t have a single milligram of civet.
Absolutely incredible quality perfume. You can clearly smell the rose and a magnificent leather note (it’s not listed, but I’m convinced it’s there). The citrus opening is fantastic. It reminds me a lot of Coty’s Jaq’s cologne. Unfortunately, just a few minutes in, the animal note envelops the entire fragrance, and I don’t feel comfortable with it. It brings to mind an old man in a green velvet suit and a tam on his head. I also imagine a mature, cultured guy spending his winter afternoons reading in the library (those are the mental images it evokes). I’m absolutely fascinated by the bottle. It has to be the most beautiful one in the perfume world. It conveys elegance and distinction, and that’s exactly what you get from the scent… but it’s just not for me. Without that castoreum note, it would definitely be MY fragrance. I have the utmost respect for this masterpiece of perfumery. In my opinion, along with Egoïste, Antaeus must be one of the highest quality perfumes from Chanel.
Masterpiece, I can’t believe the pleasure this composition brings me; it’s like smelling something made by the gods themselves. A fragant with character, masculine yet refined. Unlike Kouros, which could be seen as its direct competitor (and I love Kouros too), Antaeus feels more distinguished. While Kouros is rougher and dirtier, Antaeus explodes with elegance. On my skin, it has a soapy facet that drives me crazy, paired with that moss and civet. It lasts about 8 hours on me, projecting well for the first 3, then if your body heat rises, it comes back to life. With perfumes in this archetype, many tell me it’s not for my age, but honestly, I took those comments to the bank. I love fougères, I love what commercial perfumery used to be before it turned into what it is today. These were truly great perfumes, what a delight. Scent: 10/10 Longevity: 8/10 Projection: 8/10 Highly recommended, it’s an absolute gem of perfumery.
Chanel Antaeus: the Kouros YSL in a posh, aristocratic version. And to be repetitive, to anyone who gets annoyed, get lost: Antaeus was and is (despite being reformulated several times, it still kicks ass with a 1981 perfume, even if they’ve reformulated things like Spicebomb by V&R) a masterpiece of modern perfumery. An eternal classic like Cologne 4711, Acqua di Parma Colonia, Guerlain Shalimar, Gres Cabochard, Guerlain Habit Rouge, Chanel No. 5, Dior Eau Sauvage, Davidoff Cool Water, Terre d’Hermès, Dior Fahrenheit, Angel by Mugler, Bleu de Chanel, Eternity by CK, or Dior Homme Parfum. Among the best from the Chanel house, which in my opinion has more than a few mediocre and overrated fragrances, and in every aspect and price point, it’s the first choice. In my perception, today Antaeus could be a total unisex scent. I don’t see anything in the smell that would turn off a modern woman today for being excessively ‘masculine’. Old-school performance and sillage: minimum 8-9 hours with a trail that gives you goosebumps. Note, it smells like the 80s; it doesn’t resemble anything current, including niche, avant-garde, or the latest Arab perfume creations. Stop making cheap comparisons. The Oscar de la Renta Pour Homme, a classic I own and like, smelled like brown sugar and a barbershop, while the Van Cleef & Arpels PH, another great classic, was a leather-and-flower scent, whereas this Antaeus carried citrus, flowers, herbs, myrrh, oakmoss, patchouli, labdanum, and castoreum… rodent-like. Wake up, Pepeluís, that this type of 80s floral aroma for men, like they had with YSL Kouros, Ted Lapidus Pour Homme, and Salvador Dalí Pour Homme, was at the very beginning of the 80s. Eternal. Only for people with character, courage, iron will, and clear ideas.
Masterpiece. For an EDT, I applied it to blotting paper and after 10 hours it still smells amazing; the drydown is delightful. I’ve heard about Bulgaria Man Black and Oli, tried both, and I’m keeping them as backups. It smells like a classic from the nineties, but I imagine a mature, dominant man, like the head of the bosses. Simply beautiful.
One of the best perfumes for men ever created, nothing like the ones nowadays. This Antaeus outshines them all (my humble opinion). Not for kids, shaved, or faded guys; a perfume for a real man.
I use the original; it’s among the best in perfumes. Lasts all day on skin and clothes; it’s so strong you won’t wash it because the scent fades. For me, it’s the best perfume.
Sinister, dense, murky, dark, vintage, and extremely old school. For some reason, people in the medical field tend to wear it, so it reminds me of a hospital; it triggers that olfactory memory. It’s more wearable than YSL’s Kouros. Fortunately, fragrances like this are out of fashion now, worn more by those with retro tastes, to put it mildly, older people or people of that mindset. It’s not a bad fragrance, but this isn’t for me.
A portrait of that old-school masculinity: distant, serious, and powerful. A deep plunge into spices and a journey through its oxidation. Aromatic and herbal at first, smelling like a landowner or someone with power. Then the myrrh and other spices evaporate, leaving a dry, balsamic, and mossy presence. A very special perfume with a unique personality, being one of the few male chypre formulas. It’s not easy to find today; perhaps a trip back in time. What Monty Python would call ‘smell of a bug’ due to that dense spiced myrrh quality.
Antaeus, a masterpiece by Jacques Polge: timeless, masculine, and perfectly executed. An enjoyable festival from start to finish. A vibrant, sharp, and acidic citrus opening that quickly yields to a blend of clean leather (creamy and vanilla-like), soapy lavender, and dry, powdery rose, lasting until the next shower and laundry. Excellent longevity and a heavy sillage that lasts over 8 hours.
Please, ladies, try it without fearing it’s a man’s scent… it’s amazing!
A tamed beast. A very domesticated Kouros, usable. Rough, elegant, mature. Suit and briefcase, open collar, and solitude. It doesn’t seek to please, it seeks to be respected.
Sober, potent, and elegant masculinity; indestructible like the giant Antaeus.
It’s the kind of perfume that never goes out of style.
Kouros + Aramis with a strong woody touch and without Aramis’ leather = Chanel Antaeus. The opening brings back memories of Kouros, but only for five or ten minutes, then it takes a very different path. To my nose, in the heart phase, it reminds me quite a bit of Aramis, but a bit more balanced and less brutal. Aramis smells like an old perfume (it’s from 1966); Antaeus resembles it quite a bit but manages to escape the musty aroma to become something vintage yet usable today. It feels like a suit perfume, very elegant. Paired with a good classic watch like a Cartier Tank.
Castoreum, another way of saying it’s a soapy musk, is my dominant note. An alcoholic citrus opening, then it acquires a dry moss, slightly bitter. It’s a blast of masculinity without complexes. Today, it’s unisex without a problem. It lifts your spirits like a potent pheromone coffee, but beware: this punch in the face definitely has old-school connotations: posh neighborhood, suit, or fur coat. Or, hell, whatever you feel like wearing because, if you smell like this, you’re loaded. Or you’re a late-night vampire. True, it’s halfway between the wild beast of Kouros and the herbaceous adventurer of Aramis. Perhaps this Antaeus is the most wearable of the three, but it still packs a punch with impressive intensity, longevity, and sillage. This has to be tried, worn for a few days, for perfume culture. Maybe it will resonate with you, and you’ll discover you have the spirit of a grandmother at mass, a beaver in Yellowstone Park, or an American Psycho.
Antaeus replaced Aramis as my favorite ‘tipsy leather’ fragrance from the ’70s and Kouros as my favorite ‘powerhouse’ from the ’80s. I’ve never heard the original, but what they offer currently is fantastic. It’s my type of aromatic woody opening: citrusy, herbaceous, and spicy, overflowing with character. Personally, I love sage, and combined with lime and myrrh incense, it creates a potent mix that is both vigorous and cozy. Its velvety quality demonstrates the quality of the materials from the start (it gives me the same sensation as Egoïste, which I don’t own but enjoy immensely). Then it quickly moves to a floral heart dominated by rose and thyme, settling into a seductive, earthy, and deliciously animalic base thanks to labdanum, patchouli, and castoreum. I agree there’s a semi-sweet beeswax effect that blends very well with the accorded tonality and castoreum. Masculine, sensual, and robust, Antaeus is a fragrance that announces itself without being vulgar, always captivating. Watch out: it’s a potent juice that intensifies with body heat, and since the atomizer dispenses quite a bit, you need to apply it carefully if you don’t want to end up like Brian Fantana soaked in Sex Panther.
Antaeus was Chanel’s second men’s fragrance in the ’80s (if I’m not mistaken). I tried it and wore it last winter, and I liked it. Setting aside the differences, it would be the male equivalent of No. 5, especially in its opening. It’s not as ‘BEST MODE’ as some describe, nor does it seem dark or exclusively nocturnal. It has a lot of personality, but it doesn’t resemble Pour Homme by Van Cleef & Arpels, Kouros by YSL, or Pour Homme by Rive Gauche. Chronologically, they could be grouped by launch dates, but that’s about it. The truth is, today it feels elegant, inviting, and high-quality, though it may have lost some of its original force and qualities, making it more versatile and wearable now without losing its soul and personality. Something similar could happen with Egoïste and Platinum from the ’90s, even though they remain firm in their DNA, something Chanel takes great care of. Perhaps the only designer brand that doesn’t discontinue or reformulate excessively, launching new versions every few years to mark eras, which seems serious and professional. The only exception among flankers is Blue. But the rest is pure history and rich.
Totally agree with the ‘sensitive nose’ review: it’s a work of art. At first, it smells like rose combined with leather, an odor that exudes elegance and is the part I love the most. I’d give anything to feel that scent throughout the perfume’s life because it brings back beautiful memories of that great ’80s era. To wrap it up: those of us born in the ’70s and earlier were happy and didn’t even know it.
Antaeus, here we go… From Chanel, a house known for limited performance, this is an exception and worth the niche price. It’s challenging at first, especially the first 30 minutes; if you haven’t heard anything like this, you won’t like it, but it holds that animalic castoreum and basil note alongside other herbs. Over time, it balances out, revealing a well-executed leather-and-rose nuance (which is actually civet), with woods and flowers working together to give that elegant ‘bad boy’ vibe, quite sexual. Today perfumes are unisex, but this is undeniably masculine and deserves the name. In my experience, it’s the only Chanel (non-private collection) that performs well (8 hours) and has good projection for at least an hour and a half. Warning: most people won’t like it, but wearing it yourself is a statement piece that says ‘I have good taste’ and ‘I wear expensive perfume.’ Even if you don’t like it, I tried it just to experience an ’80s scent, and I was blown away; it’s very well made.
One of my favorites. The opening brings back childhood memories; my dad used something similar to this classic accord, so masculine and pleasant. The dry-down is unique, animalic, and elegant—something hard to achieve. In some passages, it reminds me of Lapidus Pour Homme, but with fewer citrus notes and a different direction. It feels refined, complex, and lordly. It has a unique, piercing strength. I wish I had experienced it in its original formulation, but the current version is still amazing—a beautiful perfume.
Very hard to wear nowadays, even though the quality is there. The dry-down is excellent and acceptable by today’s standards. For me, it dries down like shaving cream.
Classic yet timeless; I like it as much as Kouros, but it feels classier and more refined. It’s clean and dirty at the same time, just like a good ’80s perfume. The best part is the dry-down where the rose and civet blend with green and musky notes, turning it into a true masterpiece.
A fragrance for men and teenagers who don’t want to play the ‘flowing’ dating game.