Acquired

Chanel 1981 EDT

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Antaeus

by Jacques Polge , François Demachy

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Chanel Antaeus is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1981, created by Jacques Polge and François Demachy. Antaeus opens with Myrtle, Bergamot, Lemon, and Lime, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Thyme, and Basil, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Castoreum, and Labdanum. Chanel's Antaeus carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

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.
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
Antaeus Eau de Toilette bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Woody
100%
Aromatic
90%
Leather
80%
Mossy
70%
Earthy
70%
Smoky
60%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall 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.

Best 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.

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About

Antaeus Eau de Toilette by Chanel is an icon of vintage masculinity, blending aromatic herbs with a dark, animalic heart. The opening is green, bracing, and slightly citrusy, quickly enveloped by a tapestry of sage, thyme, and leather. Oakmoss and patchouli lend a forest-floor depth, while labdanum and castoreum provide smoldering warmth and a feral undertone. The result is a powerful, sophisticated chypre that commands attention and lingers with a smoky, mossy trail. It is complex, charismatic, and distinctly adult.