Chanel
Antaeus
EDT · 1981 · heavy weight
Its wardrobe colour
No clear colour under our current rules.
Seasons
fall · winter
Occasions
formal · night · office
The note pyramid.
Notes as the brand lists them ↗ · checked 2026-10-18. Note families with five or more bottles have a page.
The accord balance.
Our weights, from 0 to 1. A guide to character.
- citrus0.00
- aromatic0.60
- aquatic0.00
- green0.00
- floral0.00
- spicy0.30
- woody0.50
- amber0.40
- sweet0.00
- leather0.80
- smoky0.20
- musky0.00
Where it fits.
Formal
Antaeus is polished, leather and woody, so it sits well with a suit.
Winter cold
Antaeus is rich, leather and amber, so it lasts in cold air.
Signature
Antaeus is leather and aromatic with a clear character, best in fall and winter.
Wildcard
Antaeus is leather, a change of pace from the everyday.
Try them together
Three pairings
The three highest pair scores among our checked bottles. Each score has a reason. Smell is personal; these rules are a starting point.
Givenchy
Gentleman Eau de Toilette's iris softens the leather in Antaeus, with lavender in both.
Spray Antaeus first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Gentleman Eau de Toilette on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).
Viktor&Rolf
Spicebomb Night Vision
88/100Spicebomb Night Vision's tonka bean softens the leather in Antaeus, with clary sage in both.
Spray Antaeus first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Spicebomb Night Vision on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).
Armaf
Club de Nuit Urban Man Elixir's saffron warms the leather in Antaeus, and both carry labdanum.
Spray Antaeus first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Club de Nuit Urban Man Elixir on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).