Antaeus
ChanelEau de Toilette1981
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Antaeus vs. Paper Passion
Is Antaeus better than Paper Passion?
Antaeus rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Same dominant accord
Gender alignment
woody
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 Paper Passion?
| Antaeus | Paper Passion | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | — |
| Launched | 1981 | 2012 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jacques Polge | Geza Schön |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Antaeus and Paper Passion smell?
Antaeus
Woody
Aromatic
Leather
Smoky
Earthy
Mossy
Citrus
Musky
Paper Passion
Woody
Ozonic
Amber
Paper
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Antaeus and Paper Passion share?
Top
Clary SageCorianderBergamotLemonLimeMyrrh
Ozonic NotesInk
Heart
ThymeBasilJasmineRose
—Base
CastoreumPatchouliLabdanumOakmoss
AmberPaperOsmanthus
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
JasmineRose
Osmanthus
Where they fit
When and where do Antaeus and Paper Passion work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Antaeus or Paper Passion?
| Antaeus | Paper Passion | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Antaeus and Paper Passion?
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
Here's the thing about Paper Passion: it smells exactly like the concept promises. Not poetic, not metaphorical, the actual smell of a fresh-printed book. Some people find that boring.Paper Passion
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