Fragrance comparison

Ankh vs Antidote

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 190 ratings analysed

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #45,745 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Antidote

Regalien

4.18162 votes

Rank #2,933 SweetHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Ankh
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Antidote
Choose it for a sweet and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Ankh3/7

Antidote3/7

Ratings & consensus: Antidote
Community sentiment: Ankh
Longevity: Antidote
Sillage & projection: Ankh
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Ankh
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Antidote

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AnkhScents of Time

AntidoteRegalien

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 12%Had 9%Want 79%

4.18/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 36%Had 5%Want 58%

Category winnerAntidoteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

63%Love

27%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

117 votes

Category winnerAnkhMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAntidote

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

sweet100%

honey92%

tobacco84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

JuniperPink PepperBergamotLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CypressBlack PepperBlack locustJasmineCinnamonGeraniumNutmegLavender

Base

VetyverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodBirchTobaccoHoneySandalwoodBenzoin

Top

NutmegGeraniumRose Leaf

Heart

HoneyMimosaSageJasmine

Base

TobaccoVanillaPatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Geranium, Nutmeg and Tobacco. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Spring70

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAnkhMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men44

Unisex46

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,745

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,933

PerfumerFirmenich, MG Gulcicek

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerAntidoteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ankh by Scents of Time presents a complex woody and aromatic profile inspired by ancient Egyptian incense. The opening features a sharp citrus and juniper blend that settles into a resinous, spicy heart of cypress, cinnamon, and myrrh. Designed for those seeking a historical olfactory experience, this unisex scent bri…

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Antidote by Regalien is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Antidote was launched in 2018. Antidote was created by MG Gulcicek and Firmenich. Top notes are Nutmeg, Geranium and Rose Leaf; middle notes are Honey, Mimosa, Sage and Jasmine; base notes are Tobacco, Vanilla, Patchouli, Amber and Musk. It opens w…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ankh or Antidote?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes; Antidote is rated 4.18/5 from 162 votes. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Antidote for a sweet and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ankh or Antidote?

Antidote lasts longest (Antidote 80/100, Ankh 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ankh or Antidote?

Ankh projects furthest (Ankh 77/100, Antidote 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ankh and Antidote smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Geranium, Nutmeg and Tobacco.

Is Ankh or Antidote better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ankh is the stronger pick. For winter, Antidote is the stronger pick. Ankh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ankh and Antidote?

Ankh has top notes of Juniper, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Cypress, Black Pepper, Black locust and Jasmine, a base of Vetyver, Virginia Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Birch. Antidote has top notes of Nutmeg, Geranium and Rose Leaf, heart notes of Honey, Mimosa, Sage and Jasmine, a base of Tobacco, Vanilla, Patchouli and Amber.