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Antidote Eau de Parfum bottle Antidote EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2006 Year 2009
££ Price Tier ££
Darley Eau de Parfum bottle Darley EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Antidote EDP
This discontinued gem divides opinion yet commands cult status for its unique, multi-layered complexity. Antidote is either an intoxicating masterpiece or an unwearable scrubber, but rarely anything in between. Track it down for a sniff, if you dare.
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Our Verdict - Darley EDP
This one is a divisive topic, with many feeling it's a high-class Le Male clone that costs far too much for its performance, while others find its smooth, refined profile and barbershop freshness irresistible. Sample first, definitely. If you love the DNA, you just might love it.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Antidote EDP
Darley EDP

Notes

Accords

Antidote Darley
100%
Warm Spicy
71%
84%
Aromatic
100%
81%
Woody
84%
79%
Fresh Spicy
74%
77%
Amber
67%
61%
Lavender
71%
69%
Powdery
65%
Citrus
60%
Green
64%
60%
Smoky
55%
Balsamic
Vanilla
55%
Cinnamon
52%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
71%
Aromatic shared
84%
100%
Woody shared
81%
84%
Fresh Spicy shared
79%
74%
Amber shared
77%
67%
Lavender shared
61%
71%
69%
Citrus shared
65%
60%
64%
60%
55%
55%
52%

Performance

Antidote Darley
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Antidote

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate projection and complex, warm spicy nature make it an excellent choice for dates or formal events where it can be appreciated up close. While some find it office-appropriate, its depth and character might be a bit much for a typical workday.

Darley

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and understated profile makes it a strong contender for office and casual wear, as noted by several reviewers. However, weaker performance reports prevent it from being a standout for formal events, and its aromatic depth might be too much for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, aromatic, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Antidote EDP
Darley EDP
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