Antidote, from Viktor&Rolf was released in 2006. The perfumer behind this creation is Alienor Massenet and Pierre Wargnye. It has the top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, and Mint, middle notes of Cinnamon, Freesia, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Nutmeg, Orange Blossom, and Violet, and base notes of Amber, Cedarwood, Guaiac Wood, Incense, Iris, Leather, Musk, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, and Vanilla.
Well Antidote I found you at last! I figured this had been discontinued too as it was difficult to find but I managed to track it down at house of Fraser in Manchester. It was actually suggested to me by the sales assistant who was really pushing it. My verdict then?...well... please not meaning to offend anyone because I know how pretty much universally hated this fragrance is but I think Antidote is initially similar to (dan dant dahhhh!) JOOP HOMME!!!! This being said maybe an unfair comparison because I think I've found the sophisticated alternative to Joop and original santal/Individuel that I've been looking for! Antidote has the cinnamon and vanilla thing sure but it is also massively complex and not just the note breakdown here but to your nose as it changes on the skin. You get sweet floral jasmine a bit of sandalwood and lavender with a deep incense vibe, it's altogether a different animal from the fragrances I've mentioned above. The drydown is pleasant kind of sweet almost gourmand but woody and On a superficial note I really like the clean lines of the bottle and the colour and name of this juice. All in all...a good outing from Viktor and Rolf will probably take a few wears before I commit to adding to the collection.