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XXX Charcoal
meets Antidote.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Different note lists

The records do not list any identical notes. They may still share accords.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with fresh spicy; Concentration not recorded leads with warm spicy. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Ermenegildo Zegna XXX Charcoal bottle
Ermenegildo Zegna

XXX Charcoal

Concentration not recorded

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Viktor&Rolf Antidote bottle
Viktor&Rolf

Antidote

Concentration not recorded

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originNot yet verifiedNetherlands
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed year20212006
Leading accordsfresh spicy · warm spicy · mineralwarm spicy · aromatic · woody
Notes unique to this recordGraphite, Black Pepper, Saffron, elemi, Norlimbanol™Guatemalan Cardamom, Mint, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lavender, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Violet, African Geranium, Freesia, Incense, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber, Leather, Iris, Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood, Cedar, White Musk, Oakmoss
Longevity / 53.58 · 76 votes3.50 · 452 votes
Projection / 42.15 · 74 votes2.40 · 532 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

XXX Charcoal

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

Antidote

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed fresh spicy and warm spicy direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed warm spicy and aromatic direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.