Clary SageOpens with
RoseHeart
CastoreumDries down to
Jacques PolgeThe nose · 76 fragrances · also made Allure Homme Edition Blanche Eau de Parfum (2014)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Chanel · Sold as masculine
Antaeus
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives — a blend of crisp, clean aromatics and warm, earthy undertones.
Smells likea forest after rain·petrichor (rain on dry earth)
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AntaeusPremium · $100–250
44%Similar accords, often for lessDavidoff · DavidoffBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 12 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1981 by Chanel and crafted by Jacques Polge, Antaeus is a Woody Chypre fragrance that has become a cult classic among enthusiasts. As Chanel's second men’s fragrance after Pour Monsieur (1955), it stands out as a benchmark 'powerhouse' leather chypre built on castoreum, patchouli, labdanum, and honey. The vintage batches from before the 2000s are particularly prized for their richer and more animalic qualities compared to the current formula, which has been adjusted under IFRA guidelines.
Antaeus projects best with a moderate application; one or two sprays on pulse points allow its rich base notes to develop slowly over time. The vintage batches are more potent, so adjust accordingly if you have an older bottle.
Fig. 01 — Antaeus, Chanel
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Jacques Polge
The architect of ChanelJacques Polge served as the in-house perfumer at Chanel for over three decades — from 1978 to 2013 — making him one of the most influential figures in modern perfumery.
“I consider that the time involved in the creation is nothing compared to the time the fragrance lives.”
Jacques Polge · The Scotsman ('Channelling Chanel'), c. 2005 (web archive date 28 Feb 2019)
The Antaeus line
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Designer Chanel
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