Antaeus, the hero of Chanel In 1921, when Chanel launched N 5, success was immediate. Since then, Chanel has given birth to numerous cult and brilliant perfumes, and the brand's renown no longer needs to be proven.
Antaeus by Chanel is a perfume that owes its existence to Jacques Polge and that draws inspiration from the image of a mythological hero. At once strong and sensitive, it subtly combines power and seduction, both in its scent and in its visual. By turns aromatic, floral, or more woody, it explores numerous olfactory registers. It therefore seems to hold within it multiple personalities and the full richness of masculine character. This is precisely what is found on its bottle. Do not be fooled by its apparent sobriety. In reality, the Antaeus bottle holds far more richness than it appears to.
Chanel's very clean-lined style
Whether in its clothing or in its perfume bottles, the house of Chanel is renowned for its sobriety. Antaeus is true to this tradition and is stripped of all superfluity. Its square base displays sober, stripped-down lines. The whole is topped with a rounded cap, itself devoid of any embellishment. Antaeus goes straight to the essential. It is not adorned with unnecessary details and thus seems ideally designed to withstand the decades without ever going out of style. This is, at least, what appears to be happening here, if its incredible longevity is anything to go by. It should be recalled that Antaeus has been delighting men since 1981…
Antaeus's black color, a great Chanel classic
The major element of the Antaeus bottle lies in its black color. This is omnipresent, both in its base and on its cap. Yet it was not chosen at random. Black is an absolute symbol of power and virility. It is undeniably associated with men. It is also not lacking in elegance. Indeed, it is the color traditionally used for suits. It therefore suits the portrait of Antaeus perfectly, along with his understated virility, at once strong and conquering while being tender and refined. Moreover, black is a color forever linked to the house of Chanel. Indeed, before Gabrielle Chanel, no woman dared wear black on a daily basis. Gabrielle Chanel revolutionized fashion and popularized black. It is therefore only natural that it appears on several of the house's bottles.
The elegant subtleties of the Antaeus bottle
The black glass of Antaeus is not entirely opaque and uniform. It is also tinted with subtle violet glints. Through this element, Chanel wished to symbolize the sensitivity of its hero. He is not as raw as he appears, but does hold a few mysteries hidden behind his shell. Moreover, while its container is perfectly square and sturdy, it is also softened by a rounded cap, which lends it more gentleness.
Antaeus by Chanel comes in several spray bottle sizes. It is available in a 50 ml size to take with you everywhere, or in a more imposing 100 ml bottle.