Perfumer Reviews 'Antaeus' by CHANEL

Reviewing Antaeus from Chanel.
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[@AaronTerenceHughes]

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[@jameswilliams3573]

Why the face of a hero born thorough and vulnerable🥴😂

[@connorgray2775]

I’m 19 and I absolutely love this fragrance, got my first bottle today and have been wearing a tester for a few weeks and I absolutely love it

[@Hoover90210]

My signature scent in the 80s with many good memories. But I was in my twenties, the scent was some kind of statement for those in "Team Lagerfeld", a heavy boozy, sweet scent. Both concentrations were insane, but remember: Nearly everyone smoked in the 80 s. No chance for weak scents.

[@cengizgokce81]

True fragrance's in de 80's where power houses because it needed to cut through smoke and other perfumes. I absolutely love this Chanel. Smell's very good. I heard the first formulation was better more spicy. This formulation is more fresh. The old Chanel egoïst smelled very good. the New formulation smell's disgusting. And the lagerfeld one do you know the name of that fragrance?

[@pavelderyagin5099]

@@cengizgokce81 Lagerfeld Classic

[@cengizgokce81]

@@pavelderyagin5099 thank you. I looked it up and they write good reviews about it. Definitely gonna look for that one

[@EOTA564]

And don’t forget Chanel is a French house and Frenchmen were (are?) notorious for showering only once a week! Need something strong to mask that body odour.

[@riseuplight]

@@EOTA564 they wash themselves more than Americans

[@TheMrZanshin]

Hearing you completely mispronounce words makes me smile so much as I fondly think of my friends dyslexic son. One of the smartest kids I know ❤️

[@koflan]

I just love that he's free to mispronounce things, when so much of the internet is riddled with people just waiting to attack anyone who makes any kind of a mistake. It puts me at ease.

[@sebaceous]

yeah, it's Ahn, tay oose but forgive him. Antaeous was a greek hottie and lover of the emperor Hadrian.a long time ago.

[@neilmaybury7452]

I just can’t take you seriously with those lips

[@xorandor]

First sampled this in store months ago and I was so surprised that I liked it. Didn’t pull the trigger then because I was eyeing other perfumes. Going to get myself a bottle tomorrow at the Chanel store to signify a new beginning for myself - had a traumatic breakup 3 weeks ago. Thanks so much for this review Aaron.

[@daragh9472]

Hope you're doing okay bro

[@xorandor]

@@daragh9472 Thanks bro, I'm doing much better today, just had the most peaceful day after months of turmoil. Also wore Antaeus out today, the dry down is so good. 🙂

[@LowIQLabRat]

Keep it up man and Antaeus is a good choice for new beginning

[@moustachio334]

This and Kouros are must haves for my collection. I love 80’s powerhouses.

[@joey_mck]

I like the cut of your jib! I have an ‘86 Kouros and love it!! I’d also add vintage formulations of Fahrenheit and of Halston Z14 (this was not always a drug store cheapie!!) to your list.

[@3ofus135]

@@bamboozooka3168 Same here. I had a small bottle in '86 or '87. The current Kouros is nowhere near as good. I was disappointed when I smelled it.

[@victorandresreyespujada2449]

I was fighting back tears when I first saw this review. Antaeus is one of my favorite fragrances, I use it when I want to make a statement, dressed all in black. Destroys many EDPs and parfums in my collection in terms of longevity. MUCHAS GRACIAS, SEÑOR HUGHES!!

[@lukeweeks3470]

Yay! I’ve been waiting for this review for so long. I’m 21 and this is one of my favourite fragrances. It doesn’t last very long for me but I have very fair skin.

[@keithdoherty7456]

Thanks for your insight about Antaeus. I loved this growing up in the 80/90’s and I came across my original 50ml aftershave splash bottle and it hadn’t lost any of its original scent. I just had to buy the EDT recently for old times sake and oh my God it takes me back! Definitely for the mature guy now but at the time this was fairly typical designer stuff. Love your reviews and please keep them coming.

[@SevaKlivak]

Thanks you for video! Antaeus is just a great classic

[@larr9095]

My mother would take me to department stores when I was a child and this bottle would always catch my eye, it used to amaze me.

[@timme2844]

The only bottle of Antaeus I have ever owned I purchased about two years ago. It was used but basically a full bottle and unbeknownst to me it dates to the early 80s possibly first year. Now I knew the scent from the 80s as I started the decade becoming a teenager. At that time it smelled like it was a cologne for my Father but not me! I found scents like Pierre Cardin or Grey Flannel, Calvin, Polo, Matchabelli for Men, etc. to be the colognes I had my eyes on. I can say with certainty that Antaeus is a love and just wish I had given it a chance way sooner. I have no clue as to what the later formulations did to it but I have no desire to find out! Surely the aroma chemicals Terrence mentioned are not found in the original formulation, as I would think naturals would have been used. It is the very definition of "powerhouse". The drydown is truly on another level 😍.

[@Xearin]

Great review. This has been my signature scent for the past 11 years, every time I smell it it makes me intensely happy to the core. Still looking to get my hands on a vintage bottle or tester, many say it has been neutered over the years. Like you smelled and analyzed both Kouros'.

[@JJToyo]

Would you wear this on a hot day? Strikes me as one that would only work in cold weather.

[@Xearin]

@@JJToyo To be honest I don't categorize my scents on time of year. I wear what I like, when I want. It really hit a lot of the right feels with me. But if your skin temperature is on the cold side I'd avoid it on hot days. Or just tone it down on the sprays. That said, Antaeus is a more refined and modernized scent nowadays. It opens more citric and dries down in a more creamy woody scent on my skin (my skin devours typically powerhouse scents). I'd say it's soothing and masculine, but never offensive with that signature Chanel touch. I think in general other fragrances have taken a different direction which makes this stand out as different.

[@JJToyo]

@@Xearin thanks for this. Your point about the “Chanel touch” accords with what I've experienced with many of their scents. They simply don't release fragrances with rough edges, so even though this is supposed to be in the Kouros mould (another beast mode 80s powerhouse), I suspect that it will manage to play that role without loosing the Chanel elegance. I can't wait to try it.

[@Xearin]

@@JJToyo No problem. Spot on. I also have a bottle of modern day Kouros, and they are really different. To give it an analogy; Kouros is 'shades, smart jeans, fancy shirt and a touch of hairy chest' and Antaeus is full three piece suit, shaved and groomed. Classic but elegant. Hope you like it. Great addition.

[@JJToyo]

@@Xearin perfect. I must get it. Thanks.

[@robusto7735]

One of my dad's signature fragrance in the 80's! I get lost in old memories when I smell this and wear it on occasion! I will always have this on my shelf within arms reach!

[@storkonstage]

Excellent review, as always. Very informative and I really like Antaeus for certain occasions. Masculine, powerfull barbershop smell that's excellent for formal settings.

[@UKJLo]

Cheers Aaron, interesting once again!

[@nathanthomas5133]

For an EDT it has insane projection & longevity compared to most EDP’s i own

[@andybradshaw5971]

Totally agree. Antaeus lasts and lasts. It's a very old school fragrance, that I really enjoy wearing. Another EDT which has insane longevity and strength is the EdT of Cech & Speake No.88

[@parfumprononce6262]

Truth

[@nathanthomas5133]

@@andybradshaw5971 love No.88 !

[@bobbyorlando10]

@@andybradshaw5971 Whaaat? it lasts and lasts?? Vintage Version but not the current thin juice🤣

[@TKsPhoto]

Thanks for your Vid. Antaeus is one of the best animalic fragrance next to kouros on the market. Not for everyone but you are a statement with this scent. Keep going. I like your reviews. Greets from Germany

[@jimiray1969.]

Reviews keep getting better and better. I swooped up the discontinued frags from maxaroma. Blood Orange is my favorite! Peace ✌️

[@empera3zz]

I only purchase two commercial-designer fragrances antaeus and Gentleman Givenchy, original formulation, flankers are horrendious. antaeus is divine, I use 5-8 sprays, I adore it. bath in it. My many female friends loves it on them self, so its unisex. it is not for every one, I wouldnt call it mature people but for people with character, it has aristocratic, vintage vibe. Aaron you should try original vintage Antaeus, masterpiece altho even present formulation is beautiful, ones of Chanel`s best creation. I miss more creations like this with a real projection and silage. I must say that your perfumes Aaron have beautiful projection and silage.

[@Slimbk13]

You know that something must be damn good when Aaron rates it above 8 even though he says he wouldn't wear it! Love how you always take the price into consideration for each review, something that not most do. I value the two Chanels that I have, the Bleu de Chanel (EDP) and the Allure Homme Sport (EDT), they do smell the most refined and natural from the few perfumes that I have. Unfortunately, I am struggling a bit with the performance. I am very interested in hearing your thoughts about layering a fresh fragrance that has less performance, like (Allure Homme Sport), with Iso E Super to enhance it's performance. Would it be a travesty to first apply a couple of sprays of Iso E Super (Molecule 01) on my skin and then to proceed and apply the fresh fragrance on top of that? I heard that it will greatly enhance the performance without changing the scent and it's been suggested by many in the fragrance community, though none of them is actually a perfumer...

[@FISHinho8]

How is the performance of BDC EDP for you? I am thinking about getting either the EDP or the parfum version. (I prefer the smell of the parfum a bit more.)

[@Slimbk13]

@@FISHinho8 In colder weather I have no complaints about the BDC EDP, good projection for the first couple of hours and I could still smell it on myself after 6-7 hours. The jacket that I was wearing rubbed around my neck (without me spraying on it) and still smelled of BDC when I put it on 2 days later. I haven't gotten the chance to test it in warm weather yet.

[@FISHinho8]

@@Slimbk13 Thank you for your answer. :)

[@Slimbk13]

@@FISHinho8 You're welcome! happy to help :)

[@sevensevenalways7995]

Been waiting for this. I'd love to see you compare a vintage bottle vs current offering, as I've heard the vintage is way more animalistic/aggressive.

[@andrewilliams9921]

I just came across my bottle I bought 20yrs.ago. And came here to see what the reviewers thought of it

[@nrhaegeli]

Great commentary as always! This is my next buy. I have Pour Monsieur EDT and I think having both provides a nice contrast.

[@carlos002nz]

Excellent feedback, Aaron. It was the fragrance of my best friend when we were around 20 years old. (smile) I couldn't imagine that my friend's fragrance was an absolute classic fragrance at that time. Regards Now he's happily married, two girls... and we are 49 and 50 years old.

[@dclewis7299]

How do you feel about layering? I accidentally layered Alexandria II (Xerjoff) and Oud Satin Mood (MFK), and wow! I’d love to see your breakdown of this and the like. Keep up the excellent work!

[@warrenfulwood2305]

Hello Aaron. I am really curious about this fragrance. Thanks for the review.

[@antaeus716]

Ive got a vintage, its beautiful

[@dirtydawg-66]

Absolutely LOVE watching your reviews. No one does it better. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@carlesquiles9075]

This is one of my fav scents.... Vintage, masculin.... Really love it.... 😊😊

[@Gbonejohn1974]

i still think this is the greatest mans fragrance of all time ....sometimes its light lemony and fresh like refined talcum powder ,then it smells manly and animalic along the lines of kouros .....incredible scent

[@user-me7pn6kl2z]

I’ve smelled YSL Kouros and really if this one is similar I can understand it will smell like 80’s fragrances. These kind of fragrances are really masculine but really reserved for an older man that is confident.

[@neilsunn]

Definitely a signature fragrance. Few wear it well.

[@chakawhyte5753]

Ok….I’m nervous about this one as it’s an ALL TIME personal favourite of mine.

[@sergiodavalos591]

Hello Aaron . Great review. I absolutely love this . Among my favorites of all time. Best wishes from Mexico.

[@ToTheWind]

One of the greatest of all time.

[@lindsayhunter2897]

One of my favourites, I am a mature man and I love it. So glad you reviewed it.

[@ruddle1168]

I’ve always loved this fragrance since the early 90s , great review Aaron .

[@sergiovazquez8599]

Antaeus for me is like the sophisticated version of Kouros. A timeless scent that smells like a rockstar, punk chic.

[@saumilpatel1771]

This is a timeless one even the bottle is timeless, everything is elegant & understated. Reminds me of a luxury soap on the dry-down & of powerful men from the yesteryear, my Grandpa

[@sillesrepa8249]

My favorite. Being a guy in his late 20's its unique I love it.

[@daniellabuda7744]

Aaron which molecules and aroma chemicals improves the longevity? Fantastic review by the way.

[@curlyhairdudeify]

4:55 I love it when Aaron compliments the fragrance with "I love it, but not for me".

[@MP-ej9pw]

I like this one a lot. Upon first sniff, it reminded me of John Varvatos Dark Rebel. So later I looked at the note breakdowns and saw several similarities. I think if someone likes one of these, they will like the other.

[@Gonzalo_K]

Thanks for your review, definitely a classic and a top example of an 80s masculine perfume. I'd love to hear your thoughts on Amouage Opus I, been trying to decipher it and reconstruct but failed so far lol. Cheers!

[@LifeOfPabs]

i really want to know what microphone you use for your videos

[@AdamB12]

Wanted to see your take on this classic! For me it was quite sharp at the opening, but give it 15 minutes or so and it's just a lovely blend of leather, sage and lavender.

[@tantalumb8093]

One of my fav, ever.

[@cheekster777]

Thank you Aaron.

[@markwalsh6714]

It is my goto scent at the moment. It’s very similar to Oscar De La Rentas Pour Lui. I’m totally in love with it. I just don’t get the longevity you speak of.

[@EOTA564]

You mention ‘ambergris like materials’. The original formulation contained castoreum. Do you think the current formulation uses a synthetic castoreum or is it using something else to achieve that accord?

[@xyber81]

I find with it there is a fine balance in the amount of sprays. 3 is fine, 4 is hints of dirty nappy for a while in the opening. Czech and Speake No.88 EDP is similar and better I think.

[@lv2465]

Very interesting breakdown of Antaeus, you l'homme perfume is excellent 👌.

[@empera3zz]

one of my Aarons favorites. bloody orange, Adonise, Blanc Gardenia and Amber Extreme. L`homme have so gorgeous iris blend. intoxicating.

[@robertpatter5509]

Aaron, Have you tried the vintage version of Lagerfeld or Lapidus Pour Homme yet? A bit old school.

[@harrysumardi7536]

Next, try Chanel Pour Monsieur EDT and EDP

[@AccentShmaccent]

[AN] + [TEE] + [UHS] is legendary. Even the current are still pretty good.

[@aleccavazos1362]

Hi Aaron, in a huge fan of your videos!

[@jjirish81]

I find myself reading Aaron's on screen text with an accent hahahaha 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I just noticed it when final thoughts came up lmao

[@electricblueboi1]

This is one of my lifetime favourites. Antaeus was reformulated several times. The vintage versions (through the 80s) were incredible. 90's reformulations weren't that bad, either. That initial beeswax accord which dries down to a fantastic leather and sandalwood is what really stands out for me, but there are so many notes in this composition and they all intersect brilliantly. Modern Antaeus is not bad but I do hope you get to enjoy some of the vintage. It ages well in those black, high quality Chanel bottles. Excellent review!

[@keltyk]

I came very late to fragrances... it's taken me 4 years and a ton of samples to develop a slight 'nose'.- I've started to realise how samey the trendy fragrances are, and how overtly sweet. Now that I understand a bit better, I find myself drawn to classics for the mature wearer. I don't want to be 'mutton'- or try-hard. I'm in my early 60s and want to own it without compromising my individualistic style. I want arty, but masculine. I didn't 'get' Antaeus on first wears, 2 years ago. Now I realise it's 'different' but trad-- it's masculine, not sweet... and it has rose.... which I love for its rich, refined boldness. Not sure if it's 'arty' but I'll settle for 'different' and risky. I like Habit Rouge in winter, for similar reasons, though it's sweet like a carnation, compared to this. This is what a refined lumberjack might wear in town. I like to wear it in winter, day and night, though it's probably more night leaning tbh. Thinking of making it my winter signature. I love the smell of my little Antaeus cloud. I think it's weak compared to what I had 2 years ago though tbh, so I have to use 4x as much now

[@studiodemichel]

Ann-TAY-us. Great review. Glad you like it. 👍👍👍

[@time4jesus]

I used to wear this with my ex. In the end, had to replace a rather expensive shirt. But it was worth it. Same story with Eau Sauvage Parfum.

[@djalil_YT]

My favorite Chanel with the original Égoïste.

[@hewassuchaniceguy.7453]

Always informative, bro. I've been into the classic fougeres here lately so would love to get my nose on this one. Keep the 🔥 content coming. Thanks a bunch from good ole sunny south Florida

[@alexandrosbanakos8715]

You should do kouros. Vintage kouros if you can this and anteus were the kings in the 80s

[@antaeus716]

Pour Monsieur EDT 🙏

[@allanmoriniere3687]

I'm planning of getting a 50 ml huge projection and longevity from this 80s powerhouse which to me doesn't smell dated at all, leather, coriander,lemony and sort of civet animalic kind like Kouros they were launched same year I think back in 1981...

[@kayleecutter8020]

When this first came out compared to today, they are very different.

[@Anusiak360]

Could You please test Missoni Wave and/or new Dior Homme Sport? 🙏🙏🙏

[@bookierourke]

How does this compare to Kouros with regards to the Masculine powerhouse vibe it gives off? Both are from the same era , Kouros is masculine, animalic and aldehyde to my nose.

[@1deceived2manytimes49]

Very much a powerhouse fragrance like Kouros but, more like, Van Cleef & Arpels Pour Homme, Bogart Furyo though, its dialed back, dulled and "safe" like all Chanel fragrances.

[@EOTA564]

I find this much more wearable than Korous. Once it has dried down the silage is clean and barbershoppy. Closer to the skin it remains dark, intense, leathery and a hint of sweetness.

[@patrickbateman4541]

This is greener and foamier, like shaving foam. Kouros smells white, this smells green and darker to me

[@EOTA564]

@@patrickbateman4541 Kouros smells like your Grandpa’s bathroom. Antaeus smells like you Dad’s shower bag.

[@777Godsgift777]

Aaron do you like more masculine femm or uni fragrance?

[@clo1187]

This is my go to classic

[@juliochingaling5824]

Excellent brother 💪😎 God bless 🙏

[@TheKacperosss]

Try Kinsky esentric molecules. I think this is one of the craziest frag ive smelled

[@gingerbreadman5756]

I checked out at 80’s-90’s soapy shaving foam scent .. but I finished the review (as usual) 🤣🤣

[@1stuffforfun]

My grandfather and dad wore this a lot, and I also like it, but definetly wouldn't wear it iam 27 now and more into oriental stuff and sweater like you. But maybe in 20 years :D

[@sambomcl]

I've got a 90s bottle and the castoreum and oakmoss cannot be replicated. The newer stuff is genuinely meh as hard as that will be to accept.

[@tonymalizia]

Although they insist on the leather note, it's a barbershoppy animalic vintage powerhouse to me, much more aggressive and intense than Kouros, which is rather clean compared to Antaeus.

[@EOTA564]

Interesting that you say that about Kouros as most people have it the other way around. I understand vintage Antaeus was a different beast to the current formulation. I find the Antaeus we have today very wearable once it dries down. That polarising ‘latrine’ accord in Korous never really goes away.

[@sayhellotoroy]

Pls Try Orto parisi cuoium :)

[@thedonaslan6293]

Please review Rehab by Initio next🙏

[@manoliss9554]

In the past years companies want to create prestige products long lasting and strong projection, today they want just to take your money

[@pauln0371]

Antaeus is a fantastic classic 80s Frag. Definitely not for younger men. 35 and up only need apply. 👍👍

[@bac1881]

The targeted Anteus buyers according to Chanel who bought Anteus were 19-28 year olds. Their dad wore fresh citrus/lavender smelling colognes.

[@caspar_gomez]

@@bac1881 yeaah I find it so interesting how people put these age restrictions and when you break it down it's just generational trends and cyclical biases, but then again I know exactly what they mean because this reminds me of rich uncles. I just fell in love with this and bought this at 30 and I'm a little apprehensive, but I can tell Im going to grow into it

[@Finn959]

@@caspar_gomezupdate?

[@goat9325]

Never smelled it wish I can someday soon!

[@LoneRider_22]

Antaeus sounds like Aventus 😀 They have it in Boots, I will go have a sniff 🙂

[@mybad4101]

I have a bitter taste in my head thinking of this fragrance (just like for Kouros), the only two ingredients I remember are Thyme and Castoreum. Brrrrrr...

[@DieselCheese]

Is there a similar scent that's better for younger people in their 30's? I really like that deep animalic smell of Antaeus but only older men can wear it.

[@Yourcheerz]

Please review Lapidus Pour Homme

[@DerDop]

Channel Antaeus is short for "Regrets, I've had a few But then again, too few to mention"

[@sebaceous]

it's got that daddy is home wearing a clean white shirt feeling. yeah, a little goes a long way. It's an old scent, perfect, you won't smell like anyone else's boyfriend.

[@Mr_Busted]

Have you smelt the old version ? It will change your life !

[@IrregularTangent]

Oh the vintage version of this is so much better

[@charlycharli5041]

This Is believed to be heavily reformulated.

[@sandro1a2b]

This is the Chanel review I was waiting for, and it's worth it. But since it's 40 years old, how does that jibe with your view that it's built on modern perfumery?

[@HatredPrime]

They reformulated the hell of it, now antaeus IS flat like paper, linear, doesn't project and is one reformulation from becoming fresh scent.

[@paranoidhumanoid]

It's pronounced an-TEH-us...😘

[@rebelgrey3349]

I can’t find this anywhere in the US

[@clo1187]

I buy it at the actual Chanel shop so you'll pay top dollar..hard to find indeed

[@sergelutens1197]

Holy crap this is so random I have an older formulation from the 90s with real castoreum I would love for you to get your nose on

[@freehaven1]

@:12 did he just sat ANENTUS? i think he did.....for shame, for shame

[@MarcosJ-mq4lk]

It really is just like Kouros.

[@remingtonevernia7652]

You couldn't review the vintage version? Oooof 😑

[@xiinokah]

👌👍👍