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Chanel Antaeus vs Zoologist Perfumes Northern Cardinal
Antaeus is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
Clary SageCorianderBergamotLimeAmalfi LemonMyrtle
Heart
RoseThymeBasilJasmine
Base
CastoreumOakmossPatchouliFrench labdanum
Accords
Woody
100%
Aromatic
96%
Leather
86%
Mossy
76%
Earthy
74%
Smoky
73%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Antaeus by Chanel is a Woody Chypre fragrance for men. Antaeus was launched in 1981. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Polge. Top notes are Clary Sage, Coriander, Bergamot, Lime, Amalfi Lemon and Myrtle; middle notes are Rose, Thyme, Basil and Jasmine; base notes are Castoreum, Oakmoss, Patchouli and French labdanum. Antaeus is the name of ancient Greek demigod. Strong, like a god, and gentle as a man, Antaeus belongs to those perfumes of expressed individuality and strong character which emphasize masculinity, what was a trend in 1980-ies. Myrtle and sage, lime and thyme have united to give the fragrance a special freshness and masculine character. The fragrance is warming up and becomes intensive at the end due to patchouli, sandal and labdanum in the base. Sharp animalistic nuance is brought in by the notes of castoreum and leather. The top notes include lemon, lime, coriander, myrtle, clary sage, and bergamot. The heart is composed of thyme, basil, rose and jasmine, while the base of patchouli, castoreum, labdanum, and oak moss. The perfume was created by Jacques Polge in 1981.
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Notes
Top
Green LeavesBergamotLemonMandarin Orange
Heart
Clary SageLeatherRose
Base
OakmossPatchouliVanillaMusk
Accords
Citrus
100%
Green
84%
Aromatic
79%
Mossy
79%
Earthy
76%
Woody
65%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallspringwinter
About
Northern Cardinal by Zoologist Perfumes is a Chypre fragrance for women and men. Northern Cardinal was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Rosendo Mateu. Top notes are Green Leaves, Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Clary Sage, Leather and Rose; base notes are Oakmoss, Patchouli, Vanilla and Musk. Branches lay bare against a grey sky. The gaiety of summer has given way to doldrums of fall, and as winter settles in, flocks take flight, like guests from a dwindling party. But one pair of revellers lingers on, he in crimson finery, she in demure tones. Among tattered streamers of copper leaves, they warble a merry duet. Around the cardinals' nest, tinsel icicles may have replaced vibrant blooms of roses, but as they feast on scarlet berries that dot the snowy landscape, this feathered brood's festive spirit refuses to be chilled. Zoologist Cardinal combines the invigorating scents of bergamot, rose and rich hints of leather. Tart green notes entwine with handsome undertones to encircle you in a subtle wreath of fragrance. Cloak yourself in this warm, cheerful perfume, a spark of joy on a bleak winter day. - Zoologist
Notes in Common
25% sharedShared (5)
Clary SageBergamotRoseOakmossPatchouli
Only in Antaeus
CorianderLimeAmalfi LemonMyrtleThymeBasilJasmineCastoreumFrench labdanum
Only in Northern Cardinal
Green LeavesLemonMandarin OrangeLeatherVanillaMusk
Rating
4.25vs3.74
Ratings
6,152vs615
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
1981vs2022
Which should I buy?
Antaeus is the community's favourite of the two.
- Antaeus is rated higher by the community: 4.25 from 6,152 ratings, against 3.74 from 615.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Antaeus and "moderate" for Northern Cardinal.
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Antaeus versus "moderate" for Northern Cardinal.
- Antaeus is voted best for winter and fall; Northern Cardinal for fall and spring.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Antaeus if you want the higher-rated option; pick Northern Cardinal if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.