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One of the most butchered classics
Don't get me wrong. I still do like Antaeus in its current form. I think it oozes masculinity and a person that is brave enough to wear it, will for sure radiate with self-confidence, because it takes an alpha to wear this classic without fear of being judged. Why judged? Because it is outdated and that says a guy that loves the classics despite being 32 years old. I wear them very often, much more often the the current boring ambroxan stuff. I simply don't care what others will think of me because I wear fragrances mainly for myself. Sure, I like to get compliments but that is less important. Current Antaeus is aromatic, herbal, floral and slightly leathery, but the abundance of the ingredients cause that it is difficult to distinguish notes, especially when smelled from a distance. This screams - its a mans cologne but without giving a hint, what's in there.
Let's now jump back to the early 80s when it came out. I managed to get a decant of the 82' batch and man, that is a very different fragrance. First of all - oakmoss. Man, the current version uses some artificial substitute, because it is bearly noticeable, while the original version was all about it. Strong, aromatic, slightly earthy oakmoss is very easy to notice. Then there's the rose and patchouli, blended together very well. Surprisingly the original smells less outdated than the current version. This is of course my subjective opinion. But my girlfriend confirms and she likes it way more than the current version.
Is it worth to buy a super expensive 80s bottle? Nope, because up until around year 2002 it smelled nearly the same. I got a bottle from late 90s and it's perfect.
So look for newer bottles and you will get the same scent. Good ol' IFRA destroyed this fragrance. Yes, destroyed, because imho this is the most ruined classics.
The only thing is wrong with both versions is the longevity in my case. It doesn't last but at least the old one has a very good longevity.
Let's now jump back to the early 80s when it came out. I managed to get a decant of the 82' batch and man, that is a very different fragrance. First of all - oakmoss. Man, the current version uses some artificial substitute, because it is bearly noticeable, while the original version was all about it. Strong, aromatic, slightly earthy oakmoss is very easy to notice. Then there's the rose and patchouli, blended together very well. Surprisingly the original smells less outdated than the current version. This is of course my subjective opinion. But my girlfriend confirms and she likes it way more than the current version.
Is it worth to buy a super expensive 80s bottle? Nope, because up until around year 2002 it smelled nearly the same. I got a bottle from late 90s and it's perfect.
So look for newer bottles and you will get the same scent. Good ol' IFRA destroyed this fragrance. Yes, destroyed, because imho this is the most ruined classics.
The only thing is wrong with both versions is the longevity in my case. It doesn't last but at least the old one has a very good longevity.
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