Viktor&Rolf 2006 EDP

M ££ Acquired

Antidote

by Pierre Wargnye , Aliénor Massenet

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Viktor&Rolf Antidote is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006, created by Pierre Wargnye and Aliénor Massenet. Antidote opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Violet, and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Cedar. Viktor&Rolf's Antidote carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

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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  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Romantic
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Antidote Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Antidote opens with a vibrant, fresh burst of mint and citrus, quickly spiced by cardamom before settling into a warm heart of lavender, violet, and cinnamon. The dry down is a rich, complex tapestry of incense, leather, sandalwood, and amber, all underpinned by a subtly sweet vanilla and deep woody notes. It's an intriguing dance between fresh and warm, floral and earthy.

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