Style M. Micallef 2012

When I first tested Style, I already had the feeling from the very beginning of the fragrance that I owned a similar scent. When my husband walked by and said, "Don't you think Antaeus is a bit too much in the heat?" the penny dropped for me as well. But does Style really have that much in common with the classic from Chanel?

Only a comparison test could provide clarity.

Two days later, I applied Style on the left and Antaeus on the right in the same dosage to see how much the fragrances have in common.

Result: The top notes differ the most.

Style is a bit more penetrating here and has significantly more citrus notes at the start. Antaeus presents itself a bit softer and less fresh at the beginning.

With the heart notes, the fragrances come closer together, although they never become true scent twins. They behave more like brothers who cannot deny their kinship.

Style also appears a bit harder and bulkier in the heart than Antaeus, which has a slightly spicier character.

In the base accord, I had to sniff closely to recognize the differences. Style does not feel as corporeal as Antaeus here and is also a bit more reserved in terms of longevity.

I naturally wonder whether this similarity is intentional or coincidental, but it is not reprehensible to be inspired by a great classic.

In direct comparison, Antaeus clearly comes out on top for me, as I simply find the composition more refined and particularly appreciate the corporeal aspect of the base.

I wouldn’t buy Style, but I would use it if I received it as a gift.