How it smells
It smells mostly aromatic and woody. Myrhh and clary sage at the top, rose and thyme in the middle and castoreum and oakmoss at the base.
- Came out
- 1981
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Antaeus notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Chanel Antaeus EDC
Antaeus EDC is made by Chanel. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
When in the day to wear Antaeus
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its leather side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer.
Is Antaeus long lasting?
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. It lasts about as long as Paloma Picasso and Balenciaga Portos. Base notes like castoreum and oakmoss are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Its style
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by woody and leather. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and woody smells and notes like rose and castoreum. Less obvious notes include coriander, basil and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 3.94 out of 5.
Other Chanel perfumes
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Antaeus dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Paloma Picasso (8 shared notes), Balenciaga Portos (8 shared notes), Karl Lagerfeld Lagerfeld (6 shared notes) and Karl Lagerfeld (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Karl Lagerfeld starts from €35.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Quick answers
When did Antaeus come out?
It came out in 1981.
Can women wear Antaeus?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
How much does it cost?
About €61 in Europe.