Antidote

A modern aromatic composition that blends so masterfully so many different notes. I will go so far as to say that this is a top-shelf contemporary fragrance for me - absolutely Stunning! Near perfection for me! I don't understand someone with taste not appreciating it. Accords layered upon accords with individual notes revealing themselves at stages throughout a little more forward. It is so vastly different from anything else out there...it transcends what a traditional note pyramid comprises. Some may apply this and say it is an oriental while others (including myself) would call it a gorgeous woody aromatic that has oriental aspects. This really does show uniqueness with each wearing and can "shape-change", transform and mystify. While at times it is a very aromatic mint & Sambac jasmine top blended with lavender and rich spices along with a base of wood...at other times it comes forward as a rich and resinous incense filled with various floral hues and overtones. I actually find that it wears well in both cold and warm weather - while it may be better to wear it lighter in the heat, it will also react incredibly with body temperature. It is one of the few scents that others can smell on me (great projection) more than I can smell it on myself. A sniff of the back of my hand is personally wonderful, but it has an intense aura and leaves a scent trail that is always noticeable. If Viktor & Rolf can do any better - than I challenge them to impress me. Hands down...show-stopper. Compliments galore and you will smell like nobody else in the room, unless you are in a room with me. Cheers! Update: I am so, so impressed with Viktor & Rolf's Antidote. I will inch my score up to 9.5/10! Not because I found new notes, but because I was able to find, besides the after-shave balm (which is so wonderful, light and radiating), but I ended up purchasing the after-shave liquid (in spray form). My only slight complaint about Antidote (and it's also a compliment, as it is a wonderful intimate scent) is that it is not loud and I need to apply a fair amount to really radiate the fragrance. The after-shave spray is fantastic, as I can utilize the 4.2oz of it as a refresher when wearing Antidote EDT. The balm is there on days I shave - I like a little facial hair (nothing permanent) and I usually shave twice/week. When I do, one of the first after-shave balms I reach for is Antidote, which leads me to the EDT and the indulgence begins. I give kudos to V&R for not just creating a masterpiece fragrance, but a whole line of products that compliment the amazing serum that is Antidote!

I got a chance to pick up a 75 ml bottle of this in Dubai recently and went for it. I had sampled Antidote sometime before and was - as many before me - not terribly impressed. However, the growing appreciation for this in the community (indirectly correlated as usual to actual availability), and the notion that it takes some time to figure out such a complex fragrance, led me to pull the trigger for $40. Clearly this is a fragrance that you need to 'work through' to appreciate and I know it may take quite a bit of time to get the notes (which others refer to as 'popping up' through the life of the fragrance). All said, however, what carries through the time with Antidote is a certain minty incense and clean lavendar. This is absolutely fine for me and is actually one of the better incense fragrances I have smelled recently. It reminded me of Gucci Envy at times but Antidote is clearly more targetted at an older audience. In short, Antidote is quite understated, classic in its execution and definitely a quality scent. It's downside is that it could probably do with more projection (especially as I get a bit anxious about heavy applications of such a complex fragrance, three sprays is enough). I recommend this - if you can find a bottle - as a versatile, formal fragrance that is non-offensive and definitely an interesting wear. If you wear fragrances for yourself - which you should - you will undoubtedly appreciate this. I am looking forward to spending more time with Antidote. Edit, 28 January, 2014: Have just recently picked up Antidote after-shave balm (100 ml for less than $4) and must say that it is a really good complement to the EdT. Highly recommended, very close to the original scent, doesn't seem to lose any notes, and serves as a very good base for added longevity with the EdT. Excellent.

08. may 2013 Ok, i usually don ́t review the male fragrances since i don ́t wear them personally but i have gifted this one to my best male friend recently who happens to be my roommate as well, so i get a chance to smell it quite often now. And i tell you, that if he wouldn ́t be my friend it would be very hard to control myself when he ́s around. This just happened to be one of the most aphrodisiac male fragrances i have EVER smelled. I guess on a right person it can make miracles! He is dark haired and has a bit of southern blood in his veins and his most favorite fragrances are "Farenheit", "Farenheit 32" and now this one. They suit him perfect. This fragrance is more suitable for the name of another V&R fragrance named "Spicebomb", since for me this is exotic spice bomb indeed. Very oriental with huge outburst of incense, cinnamon and cardamon, this scent has a fantastic sillage but sadly a limited staying power, since it is not much detectable after couple of hours (might be a skin reacting problem). I don ́t get anything green out of this frgarance at all, like some of users have mentioned before. Seriously i had to ask my friend not to wear it much when i am around since this is a real aphrodisic in a bottle (for me at least)! If i would smell it on another man (who suits the fragrance) i tell you, i wouldn ́t be able to resist. I might try to though but i admit i would fail. :) For me this is pure sex in the bottle for men! I read that some women tried to wear it, but i guess this one should be left as a male territory strictly uncrossed. Some things better be left alone. Girls instead of wearing it yourself just give it to your man. :)

antidote is one of those fragrances well crafted like rocabar by hermes, u can feel the complexity of the notes without any confusion or disorder. it's so complex that anyone, based on his own experience, can say different things. it seems to be a safe scent instead is very polarizing. if i have to describe the smell, antidote is a mix of bleu de chanel edp-boss bottled-ysl jazz+ herbal notes. the less interesting part is the opening, fresh with the bergamot but nothing impressive. then the woody-spicy notes begin to come, and after a while i detect somthing like apple and cinnamon tipical of boss bottled. after an hour the herbal notes are more detectable. it's only my humble opinion on what i can smell on my skin. the final result is a great spring-fall fragrance, maybe it doesnt have the "wow factor" but i love this juice and i consider antidote a very very interesting fragrance. the most disappointing part is the performance, almost average in longevity and sillage, just decent in projection for the first hour. it's not worthy for crazy euros or dollars but if u find a good deal buy it like i did(125ml for 50euros).if there's a tester still available in a store try on your wrist because it's so much better on the skin than on paper. un profumo fatto molto bene. scent:8,5 long: 7 sillage:6,5 versatility:8 bottle:8 uniqueness: 8,5 compliment factor-7,5 my vote:8,5 in one word: complex ps: it was sealed but the sprayer came off loosely. i dont know if im the only one with this issue

Looking over the "pros" and I agree with most of them. 1.Enigmatic ✔️ 2.Unique (for it's time) ✔️ 3.Leads wearers out of their comfort zone. ❌ No, it's firmly in my comfort zone and super easy to wear IMO. Powdery, creamy, jasmine, lavender, slightly aromatic with a light dusting of cinnamon, nutmeg, and mint over a light leather that leaves pretty fast. It reminds me of many successful fragrances but is not a dead ringer for any of them. Reflection Man comes to mind first, then, PDM Darly, Le Male, Penhaligon's Sartorial, Original Santal (slightly) Platinum Egoist (slightly). Into the mid and the violet becomes more apparent in tandem with the sandalwood. The final drydown is still sandalwood with a touch of powdery musk, and then finally the cedar shows up. Why the hell did they discontinue this, it's fantastic! But.... longevity isn't great on my skin. By the 3.5 hour mark it can only be detected if I put my nose less than an inch from my skin. I already have vintage Le Male and Reflection Man and I'd still consider buying this but... I wouldn't pay outrageous prices for it as I'd burn through the bottle fast. Excellent creation that may have inspired many others, or been inspired by Le Male. Scent 8.5/10 Performance 3.5/10