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In 1955, Gabrielle Chanel embarked on men's perfumery. She decides to pay them a real tribute by inventing "For Monsieur". In 1981, at a time when everyone was passionate about Greek mythology, Chanel released “Antaeus”, a perfume committed to a strong concept. "Antaeus" is the symbol of a masculinity that is both powerful and sensitive.
Antaeus or the myth of a hero
“Antaeus” is the story of a Greek hero. Son of Gaia and Poseidon, Antaeus is half God, half human. Antaeus attacked and robbed all foreigners who passed through his lands. He was killed by Heracles. With "Antaeus" Chanel signs a fragrance or opposes the power of a myth and the sensitivity of a man. Powerful as a god and tender as a man, "Antaeus" tells the story of an olfactory duality, the duality between earthly gentleness and divine strength. The man who wears "Antaeus" manages to harmonize his power and his delicacy. This man is virile and extrovert, he likes women to admire his body. However, behind his armor and his “Antaeus” insurance hides mysteries, a certain subtlety or even a vulnerability that he does not show to everyone… It's up to you to find out!
The contrasting notes of Antaeus
Chanel wanted to create a perfume of contrast. What stands out in “Antaeus” is the duality of his character. Here, the leather / aromatic accord is subtle and suggests the whole myth of our vulnerable hero. "Antaeus" starts with herbal notes such as myrtle and clary sage. These latter are sublimated by the lavender of the Hautes-Alpes. The heart is floral, especially with jasmine and rose, which gives the composition an elegant and feminine side. The trail is warm with the presence of patchouli, Haitian vetiver and Mysore sandalwood. The whole is elegantly linked by tonka bean and cistus labdanum. A leather accord sublimates the whole and confers a torrid force. As for the bottle, it has clean lines and a square structure. Its black color is very bright and intense. It perfectly reflects the image of the hero imagined by Chanel. If we take a good look at the bottle, it also reflects light purplish reflections, a symbol of the sensitivity of our beautiful hero.
In 1991, Chanel launched “Antaeus”. Inspired by Greek mythology, Antaeus is half God, half man. This hero fascinates by his undisputed strength, but also by his share of gentleness. The story of Chanel's hero is broadcast here with great truth. A leather accord that contrasts with aromatic notes, makes Antaeus a scent of duality, like the character of the Greek hero.