Antaeus
ChanelEau de Toilette1981
Side by side
Antaeus vs. El
Is Antaeus better than El?
Antaeus peaks in winter, while El belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
CastoreumClary SagePatchouliOakmoss
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This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Antaeus and El?
| Antaeus | El | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | — |
| Launched | 1981 | 2016 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Jacques Polge | Rodrigo Flores-Roux |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Antaeus and El smell?
Antaeus
Woody
Aromatic
Leather
Smoky
Earthy
Mossy
Citrus
Musky
El
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Mossy
Earthy
Musky
Warm Spicy
Animalic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Antaeus and El share?
Top
Clary SageCorianderBergamotLemonLimeMyrrh
Bay LeafClary sageMoroccan rosemaryEgyptian geranium
Heart
ThymeBasilJasmineRose
CardamomCinnamon leafBuckwheat honeyOrange blossom water
Base
CastoreumPatchouliLabdanumOakmoss
Fougère notesCastoreumOakmossPatchouliVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Herbaceous Notes
Clary SageThymeBasil
Bay LeafClary sageMoroccan rosemary
Floral Notes
JasmineRose
Orange blossom waterEgyptian geranium
Animalic Notes
Castoreum
Castoreum
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Spicy Notes
Coriander
Cardamom
Where they fit
When and where do Antaeus and El work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Antaeus or El?
| Antaeus | El | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Antaeus and El?
Antaeus does not ask permission. The castoreum and oakmoss drydown will dominate any room you enter. This is a fragrance for those who want to be remembered, not liked.Antaeus
This is not a safe blind buy. The castoreum and buckwheat honey combination skews bold and animalic, which some will love and others will find polarizing. Test it generously before committing.El
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