Viktor-Rolf

Antidote

for men

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Antidote

Fragrance notes

How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).

Warm Spicy 100%
Aromatic 84%
Woody 81%
Fresh Spicy 79%
Amber 76%
Powdery 68%
Citrus 65%
Lavender 61%
Smoky 60%
Balsamic 55%

Performance

Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Warm Spicy, Aromatic, and Woody) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.

Longevity

With Warm Spicy, Aromatic, Woody, and Fresh Spicy among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.

Projection

With Warm Spicy, Aromatic, Woody, and Fresh Spicy among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.

Overview

AntidotebyViktor&Rolfis a Amber Woody fragrance for men.Antidotewas launched in 2006. Antidote was created by Alienor Massenet and Pierre Wargnye. Top notes are Guatemalan Cardamom, Mint, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Lavender, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Violet, African Geranium and Freesia; base notes are Incense, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber, Leather, Iris, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood, Tonka Bean, Cedar, White Musk and Oakmoss. This perfume is the winner of 2 awards:FiFi Award Fragrance Of The Year Men`s Nouveau Niche 2007 and FiFi Award Best Packaging Men`s Prestige 2007.Designers described this male fragrance as the “magical elixir that turns all that’s negative into positive”. Available on market since 2006, it is classified as oriental – woody. It was created by Alienor Massenet and Pierre Wargnye. Top notes are refreshing with bergamot, mandarin, bitter – sweet grapefruit, mint and Guatemalan cardamom. The heart is spicy and floral with Sambac jasmine, cinnamon, orange blossom, lavender, African geranium, nutmeg, freesia and violet. The base brings warm and powdery – milk notes of sandalwood, vanilla, Indonesian patchouli, sensuous white musk, amber, caramel, incense, Texan white cedar, Guaiacum wood and Tonka bean. It was presented as an antidote fragrance that heals, unlike their explosive female “first-born” Flowerbomb. Fabien Baron designed the bottle. The fragrance was launched in 2006, won the FiFi Award 2007 as the best male niche fragrance and the award for the best package.

Quick answers

Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.

Is Antidote office-safe?
With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
Best season
Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
Where to try it
Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.