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Antaeus Eau de Toilette bottle Antaeus EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender U
1981 Year 2014
££ Price Tier ££
Aberdeen Lavender Eau de Parfum bottle Aberdeen Lavender EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Antaeus EDT
A brooding monument of masculine perfumery, Antaeus is an unapologetic blast of mossy leather and herbs, still unmatched in its animalic elegance and raw power. Not for the faint of heart or the modern minimalist.
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Our Verdict - Aberdeen Lavender EDP
This one's a divisive affair for a reason. You'll either love this sophisticated, herbal lavender or recoil from what some call 'medicinal foot powder'. It's not a crowd-pleaser, but a quiet, complex gem for those who get it.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Antaeus EDT
Aberdeen Lavender EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 16% vs 22%
Lemon 15% vs 22%
Shared Notes
Rose 27% vs 17%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 24% vs 33%

Accords

Antaeus Aberdeen Lavender
100%
Woody
68%
90%
Aromatic
100%
80%
Leather
Lavender
71%
70%
Mossy
70%
Earthy
60%
Smoky
Herbal
56%
Citrus
56%
Tuberose
51%
Animalic
50%
Patchouli
50%
Woody shared
100%
68%
Aromatic shared
90%
100%
80%
71%
70%
70%
60%
56%
56%
51%
50%
50%

Performance

Antaeus Aberdeen Lavender
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Antaeus

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

With its rich mossy, leathery, and woody notes plus animalic warmth, Antaeus is best suited for fall and winter, where its complexity shines. The aromatic herbal opening also works in spring, but it's too heavy for hot summer days.

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Antaeus is sophisticated and commanding, ideal for formal events or evenings. Its bold projection and animalic facets make it less suited for the office, casual daytime, or sporty scenarios.

Aberdeen Lavender

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate projection and generally calming, refined character make it suitable for office and casual wear. The herbal, slightly 'old-school' feel and lack of traditional 'sexy' notes might limit its appeal for dates, while its subtlety is less suited for formal events or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Antaeus EDT
Aberdeen Lavender EDP
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