Antaeus by Chanel (1981)
Chanel Antaeus...where do I begin with this sexy beast!
Information: Released in 1982 by the wonderful fragrance house of Chanel, Antaeus was an instant hit. It's lipstick style bottle may have put some men off but the heavenly scent inside was a true reward for those who dared to try out this beast.
Bottle Design: Antaeus has a gorgeous bottle design, it looks like women's lipstick but I really dig it, it's sleek black design just oozes 1980s style.
Sprayer: Antaeus has a nice sprayer, it is not as heavy as say Silver Scent Intense but it still puts out a decent spray.
Smell: Now! the important part...THE SMELL! Antaeus smells instantly macho when you first spray it, but it also smells very classy at the same time. You will probably have noticed whenever Antaeus is mentioned, Kouros is normally mentioned and compared also, I personally dislike this comparison as I find them to be very different, Kouros is Sylvester Stallone as Rambo, but Antaeus is Sylvester Stallone in a tailored suit at the premiere of the movie. Antaeus is still that macho hulk...but with a touch of class added. It's a wonderful scent without a doubt, and this is the latest reformulation I'm referring to.
Performance: Antaeus performs very well, each wearing got me 10+ hours of longevity coupled with great projection and sillage, so even in it's latest formulation, it still packs quite a punch.
Versatility: This is where Antaeus suffers quite a bit. It is a very masculine, sexy, sleek and dark fragrance, I cannot emphasize that enough here. So wearing it to work seems like you're wasting it, I would save it for a dinner date (Presuming you're dating someone with taste and not some chick who likes guys who wear Joop! with skinny jeans) with someone who would appreciate such a scent, it would also work well for formal occasions also where you are dressed up. It could maybe work for casual wear like Kouros and Quorum but that sexy and dark classy vibe it gives off makes it too nice to wear out to McDonalds, but you should be okay with some dark denim jeans, a nice shirt and leather jacket!
Overall Rating: 9/10
Final comments: Antaeus is a fantastic scent which oozes luxury and class, if you want a scent that will never disappoint and always make you feel like Brian Fantana after a night of rowdy sex. Then this is for you!
Information: Released in 1982 by the wonderful fragrance house of Chanel, Antaeus was an instant hit. It's lipstick style bottle may have put some men off but the heavenly scent inside was a true reward for those who dared to try out this beast.
Bottle Design: Antaeus has a gorgeous bottle design, it looks like women's lipstick but I really dig it, it's sleek black design just oozes 1980s style.
Sprayer: Antaeus has a nice sprayer, it is not as heavy as say Silver Scent Intense but it still puts out a decent spray.
Smell: Now! the important part...THE SMELL! Antaeus smells instantly macho when you first spray it, but it also smells very classy at the same time. You will probably have noticed whenever Antaeus is mentioned, Kouros is normally mentioned and compared also, I personally dislike this comparison as I find them to be very different, Kouros is Sylvester Stallone as Rambo, but Antaeus is Sylvester Stallone in a tailored suit at the premiere of the movie. Antaeus is still that macho hulk...but with a touch of class added. It's a wonderful scent without a doubt, and this is the latest reformulation I'm referring to.
Performance: Antaeus performs very well, each wearing got me 10+ hours of longevity coupled with great projection and sillage, so even in it's latest formulation, it still packs quite a punch.
Versatility: This is where Antaeus suffers quite a bit. It is a very masculine, sexy, sleek and dark fragrance, I cannot emphasize that enough here. So wearing it to work seems like you're wasting it, I would save it for a dinner date (Presuming you're dating someone with taste and not some chick who likes guys who wear Joop! with skinny jeans) with someone who would appreciate such a scent, it would also work well for formal occasions also where you are dressed up. It could maybe work for casual wear like Kouros and Quorum but that sexy and dark classy vibe it gives off makes it too nice to wear out to McDonalds, but you should be okay with some dark denim jeans, a nice shirt and leather jacket!
Overall Rating: 9/10
Final comments: Antaeus is a fantastic scent which oozes luxury and class, if you want a scent that will never disappoint and always make you feel like Brian Fantana after a night of rowdy sex. Then this is for you!
