Antidote

18 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• gbriel

  November 17, 2012

  

  A brutal fragrance, perhaps a bit dry or lacking the sweet touch I seek, but very attractive. It smells of much smoke; undoubtedly a gem I owned for a good time and I will buy again.

• gbriel

  December 9, 2012

  

  A great perfume, perhaps a bit dry or not sweet enough for me, but very attractive. It has a lot of smoke; undoubtedly a gem I owned for a long time and will repurchase.

• gbriel

  January 26, 2013

  

  Once the citrus notes fade, the base becomes pure addiction: a very pronounced amber. I don’t understand why they discard such well-crafted, complex fragrances and let bad-smelling ones like One Million run wild; the truth is, it’s all marketing, unless it smells a thousand times better, even if barely noticeable.

• priethcallas

  June 28, 2013

  

  Viktor & Rolf are quite innovative and bold in fashion. However, for their first men’s fragrance, I think they were a bit conservative. Do not misunderstand me; this fragrance is beautiful and elegant, but not as innovative or disruptive as one would expect from V&R (perhaps because being the first they wanted to bet on the winner without taking more risks). When I applied it, it brought me memories of two others I tested many years ago, too many perhaps, but the olfactory memory is good and indeed this Antidote shares 8 notes with Old Spice (spiced oriental) and 9 with Tabac (aromatic fougere) from M&W, and between the two they manage to have 12 notes in common with Antidote, which, by the way, must be one of the modern perfumes with the most notes I have seen: 25. The structure shows they were conservative: citrus opening with a spice contribution (cardamom), intensely floral middle notes supported by cinnamon and nutmeg, and a base very common to other perfumes, only that Antidote accumulated 12 base notes against the usual 5 or 6. I find the opening short, but the middle notes are intensely floral, especially the lavender which suddenly feels strong with the cinnamon. Then the base stands out for the amber, incense, leather, wood, and sandalwood. In fact, Antidote contains the entire base of M&W Tabac minus the tobacco note, and has four of the base notes of Old Spice. In any case, Antidote is more complex than the two mentioned. A fragrance for all times, formal use, excellent duration of over 12 hours, heavy trail if overapplied. I bought a miniature by chance and in my country I do not think they will bring it anymore. I find it hard to think it was truly discontinued, as it is from 2006 and V&R does not have an extensive men’s catalogue that has been in production for so long. One understands that YSL might discontinue dozens, but V&R only has two for men, this one and Spicebomb from 2012. I think it is a partial discontinuation in our Latin American countries where the brand is not very well known. If you have the opportunity, I recommend it. I did not fall in love, but it is special and worth it.

• priethcallas

  July 3, 2013

  

  Victor & Rolf are innovative and bold in fashion, but for their first men’s fragrance, they were conservative. Don’t get me wrong: it’s beautiful and elegant, but not as disruptive as one might expect. Perhaps because it was the first, they went for the safe bet. Upon application, it reminded me of two old perfumes I tried years ago; the nose has a good memory. Antidote shares 8 notes with Old Spice and 9 with Tabac de M&W, achieving 12 notes in common between the two, while this one has 25 notes in total, which is a lot. The structure shows that conservatism: a citrus opening with a touch of cardamom, an intensely floral heart supported by cinnamon and nutmeg, and a very common but accumulated base: 12 notes against the usual 5 or 6. The opening is short, but the heart is floral, with lavender that feels strong alongside the cinnamon. The base stands out for amber, incense, leather, wood, and sandalwood; in fact, it has the entire base of Tabac minus the tobacco and four of Old Spice’s notes. It is more complex than the two. It’s suitable for all year, formal wear, with excellent 12-hour longevity and a heavy trail if overapplied. I bought a miniature by chance and in my country I believe they no longer carry it. I find it hard to believe it’s discontinued, as it’s from 2006 and V&R only has two men’s scents, this one and SpiceBomb from 2012. I think it’s a partial discontinuation in Latin America where the brand isn’t very well known. If you have the opportunity, I recommend it. It didn’t win me over, but it is special and worth it.

• juancar677

  June 30, 2015

  

  I bought this fragrance at the time of its launch. I do not know if it is discontinued in Spain today, but in my case I had to return it shortly after using it. For me it was a perfume that felt good and bad at times. It felt good at the start of the opening and at the beginning of the purely floral middle notes; from the middle of the middles to the base it became heavy, boring, and cloying to the extreme. I would say very little subtle and too concentrated. Classic on one hand but tending to an excessive combination of notes. For its style I would recommend other much more effective and pleasant fragrances.

• arp

  September 13, 2015

  

  If fragrances had projection levels like altitude, this would be on the lowest floor. Its scent was so timid I couldn’t get to know it well; it was like a blind date where she only peeked around the corner and turned away. The little I caught was a sensation like Neroli Portofino with a spicy touch, then it reminded me of Heritage by Guerlain, but more ambered and almost imperceptible. In summary, its poor trail didn’t let me study it. It lasted about 8 hours, but they were like small flashes appearing and disappearing about 5 or 6 times, always reminding me of Heritage and a bit of Neroli. By the way, if you thought Bleu de Chanel was the worst in projection and longevity, prepare yourself: this beats it by a lot. It projects almost nothing, and although it lasted longer, I could almost never smell it on my skin. Was it discontinued? I don’t know, but it would be a relief, as it has no innovative scent and its projection is almost zero; it’s a commercial scam.

• arp

  September 26, 2015

  

  If the classification of trail or projection (high, medium, low) were also divided into high, medium, low, I would say that in my case it had low-low or low-medium projection. What to say about its scent or notes? Its very low and shy projection did not allow me to know it well; it was like a blind date where the woman only peered around the corner and did not come closer. The little I managed to perceive was a sensation of Neroli Portofino slightly spiced; at first that sensation gave me, then I perceived it as Guerlain Heritage, just slightly more ambered and much more shy or imperceptible. In reality, I have little to say, as its poor or almost non-existent trail did not allow me to study it. As for duration, it was medium: the fragrance behaved like small flashes that I managed to perceive for about 8 hours, flashes that appeared 5 or 6 times during that time, reminding me of Guerlain Heritage and to a lesser extent Neroli Portofino. By the way, if you thought Bleu de Chanel was the worst in projection and duration, know that you have not seen everything yet: this surpasses it by a lot. It projects much less and although it lasted longer, one could consider it lasted less because I could almost never smell it on myself. Was it discontinued? I do not know, but it would be good if it were, as besides having no innovative scent, its projection is almost =0, something like a commercial scam.

• RobiDRosa

  January 4, 2017

  

  Antidote, if I am not mistaken, was Viktor & Rolf’s debut in men’s perfumery. I remember there was a lot of advertising in select magazines, but in department stores it was not offered nor was much effort made to promote it, at least in my country. To my taste, it had the bad luck of not knowing whether to get ahead of or behind its time: a nothing conventional scent, a striking bottle from a not-so-well-known brand, and somewhat Victorian and mysterious advertising. The opening was striking, amber, organic mossy, and sweet, but with earthy sensations and lots of incense which predominated if overapplied. In short, a complex fragrance at times and linear at others, which was actually not bad but perhaps a bit complicated for such a changing and trend-following market. Question: Is it already discontinued?

• MarcusRS

  May 8, 2019

  

  V&R Antidote is one of those perfumes that, being hard to find, become an obsession. It arrived in my collection labelled a ‘miracle’, but it didn’t seem extraordinary to me. It’s not bad, only that arriving late and in the current context, V&R’s proposal feels uncreative and has a bipolar personality that’s difficult to read. Here, the climate makes it different from North America. It opens with bright lavender, dry green spices, and cardamom, with floral and cinnamon touches over an amber and leather base. It feels neat, clean, and modern, with soapy and sweet moments reminiscent of One Million. It is extremely dry and shines in dry climates: 8 hours with high projection for the first two, then drops to leave a dry, transparent amber. Is it worth obsessing over? Definitely not, but as Priet says, it’s special and worth it if you get it by luck rather than paying the $300 for a 125ml bottle. A must? No. Worth knowing? Definitely. PS: It has nothing to do with Envy.

• MarcusRS

  May 8, 2019

  

  V&R Antidote is one of those perfumes that, because they are hard to find, become an obsession. Under that sign, it arrived in my collection in 125ml with the tag ‘this perfume is a miracle’, so I appreciate the gesture. I cannot be ungrateful to the cosmos, but Antidote did not seem extraordinary to me. It is not a bad perfume nor a bad scent, but arriving late to my collection and within the current creative context, V&R’s proposal feels lacking in creativity. Having a bipolar personality makes it difficult to see its shape. This is in my place of origin, where its behaviour is very different from North America, where the less humid climate allows for a better experience. Antidote opens with radiant lavender, modern spiced green sweets, dry or talc-like, with twisted vibrations of cardamom and floral and cinnamon notes, all over a foundation of amber and leather. It feels neat, clean, and modern; at times it gives soapy mirages and very sweet spirits, much in the trend of One Million. It is extremely dry and in dry climates you get the best: 8 hours with high projection for the first two hours, then it drops to 6 hours until you feel a dry, transparent amber. Is it worth obsessing over? Definitely not, but as Priet says, it is special and worth it. All this, provided it falls into your hands by the work of the cosmos and not by paying more than 300 dollars for a 125ml bottle. A must? No, worth knowing? Definitely. PS: It has no resemblance to Envy.

• juancar677

  May 17, 2019

  

  One of the three perfumes I had to return at the big Spanish department store, along with a Dunhill and a Lolita Lempicka Au Masculin Eau de Parfum Intense. Just to forget it.

• Espartaco

  May 26, 2019

  

  A refined re-evolution of Le Male, filtered through spicy, dry, and powdery notes. It brought nothing new; it smelled of something tested in a thousand places in 2003: that vanilla/peppermint/lavender/cinnamon mix of Le Male, that cyber and tacky update of the classic fougere that we ended up hating and copied to the hilt, like Rochas Man or 212 Sexy. This fact helps so you don’t pay extra money for Antidote; it lacks the power to enter the list of the most sought-after discontinued scents, the last unicorn or black swan. Nevertheless, Antidote smelled very good. It differentiated itself from Le Male and clones with a drier nature than a crow’s cough. The dry-down was exquisite, a dusty humidity, like mouldy green vanilla and spicy, with echoes of Jaipur pour homme and more delicate formulas. It is a difficult perfume to classify: it smells like something seen in a thousand places, and yet, you’d bathe in it. It made me think of a grand old asylum with freshly wallpapered walls, bright and blinding white, with flashes of cold green vegetation from the outside, daydreams, sleepiness, and feverish deliriums that alter perception. It was cheerful and sexy, but it modified itself to reveal something mystical and dreamy, very cool, with that spicy, mouldy floral that I loved. Moreover, it has a serene, cold light, almost white celadon green and contemplative, that takes you to visualise that false summer of crystal-clear, insensible light in Nordic countries. I wouldn’t pay a single penny more, but if I find it in a perfume shop dead of laughter, I’ll take it without thinking. PS: For my taste, the only redeeming part of Viktor & Rolf’s catalogue.

• beto_ruiz

  May 31, 2019

  

  Viktor & Rolf Antidote begins with a very aromatic opening, lavender and other floral notes giving it a slightly powdery and creamy presence. A few minutes later, tonka bean sweetens it, but moderately. After 10 minutes, its spicy nature is noticeable: a bit of incense, tobacco, cinnamon, and nutmeg, all contained. At this stage, it’s not floral, nor spicy, nor woody, but a bit of everything. After about 30 minutes, the spices dominate the development, raising the scent of cinnamon and vanilla. In the opening, it brings me memories of Jazz by Yves Saint Laurent, but when it becomes more oriental, it smells like something between Envy for Men by Gucci, The One by Dolce & Gabbana, and other orientals from the 90s. Antidote smells good, a bit retro for the year it was released. It is now discontinued and I don’t know why; the scent is good, although perhaps it didn’t have the expected sales. Despite smelling good, it’s not worth the exorbitant prices asked for some pieces online. If you can get it at a good price and you like fragrances that share some characteristics with mine, go for it. Finally, I got to know it thanks to a sample provided by my friend @arp.

• beto_ruiz

  June 3, 2019

  

  Viktor & Rolf’s Antidote starts with an aromatic opening of lavender and flowers, slightly powdery and creamy. A few minutes in, the tonka bean sweetens it moderately. After 10 minutes, the spicy notes become noticeable: frankincense, tobacco, cinnamon, and nutmeg, all contained. At this stage, it smells like a bit of everything. After 30 minutes, the spices dominate, with cinnamon and vanilla rising. At first, it reminds me of Yves Saint Laurent’s Jazz, but when it turns oriental, it has something between Gucci’s Envy for Men, Dolce & Gabbana’s The One, and other 90s orientals. It smells good, a little retro for its time. Now it’s discontinued and I don’t know why; the scent is good, perhaps it just didn’t have the expected sales. Despite smelling nice, it’s not worth the crazy prices asked online. If you catch it cheap and like fragrances with these characteristics, buy it. I met it thanks to a sample from @arp.

• Espartaco

  June 6, 2019

  

  A refined reworking of Le Male passed through spicy, dry, and powdery filters. It didn’t add anything new; it smelled like something felt in a thousand places in 2003: the typical vanilla, mint, lavender, and cinnamon blend of Le Male, that cyber and clunky update of the classic fougere that we ended up hating and which was copied in a thousand formulas, like Rochas Man, 212 Sexy, and the rest. This fact helps so people don’t pay money for Antidote; it doesn’t have enough power to enter the list of most sought-after scents or be the last unicorn. Nevertheless, it smelled very good. It differed from Le Male and clones by being drier, like a crow’s cough. The dry-down was exquisite: a dusty dampness, green vanilla and mouldy with a sting, with memories of Jaipur pour homme and more delicate formulas. It’s hard to classify: it smells like something seen in a thousand places and yet you’d bathe in it. It made me think of a grand old asylum with freshly painted white walls, flashes of cold green vegetation from outside, feverish daydreams and deliriums that alter perception. It was cheerful and sexy, but transformed to reveal itself as mystical and dreamlike, with something floral, spicy, and mouldy that I loved. It had a serene, cold light, a nearly white celadon green, that took you to visualise a false summer of crystal-clear light from Nordic countries. I wouldn’t pay another penny for it, but if I find it in a perfume shop, I’ll take it without a second thought. PS: In my opinion, the only redeemable part of Viktor & Rolf’s catalogue.

• trecko

  November 12, 2020

  

  As others say, it became an obsession due to the marketing and English reviews calling it strange. Finally, I managed to get a 50ml or 75ml bottle; it didn’t cost a fortune, but the disappointment was total. It’s not fair to say it smells bad because it does deliver on its notes, but it’s not what I expected. The best part is the green opening, but it quickly turns into a powdery, talcum-heavy lavender that dominates the whole day, and to me, it seems too feminine. Also, the performance is nothing special compared to Spicebomb.

• AdrianT

  August 25, 2023

  

  Well, finding a bottle of this unicorn in Mexico is pure luck. I knew it from a gifted sample that smelled of smoky, sweet lavender, which I adored. Later, I picked up a 125ml after-shave on eBay and the scent was identical, so I was happy (though it doesn’t last as long as an after-shave). The strange thing was that after getting another 75ml bottle, the smell wasn’t the same as the first one or the sample. I wonder if there are batch variations, but the liquid in the second bottle was greener than the after-shave and the sample. I’ve read there are two formulas; does anyone know if this is confirmed?