Chanel 1981 EDT

M Acquired

Antaeus

Name: Antaeus Eau de Toilette
Brand: Chanel

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 green-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.

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Confident
Bold
Classic
Sophisticated
Mysterious

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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Topas listed

Clary Sage18%

Coriander18%

Bergamot17%

Lime16%

Lemon16%

Myrtle15%

Heartas listed

Rose28%

Thyme25%

Basil24%

Jasmine24%

Baseas listed

Castoreum25%

Oakmoss25%

Patchouli25%

Labdanum25%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

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.

Ingredients and allergens

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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.

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