Fragrance comparison

Antidote vs Boss Number One

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,074 ratings analysed

5 wins

Antidote

Regalien

4.18162 votes

Rank #2,930 SweetHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Boss Number One

Hugo Boss

3.941,912 votes

Rank #1,011 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Antidote takes 5 of 7 categories.

Antidote
Choose it for a sweet and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Boss Number One
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Antidote5/7

Boss Number One2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AntidoteRegalien

Boss Number OneHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 36%Had 5%Want 58%

3.94/ 5 · 1,912 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerAntidoteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

27%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

117 votes

40%Love

35%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

1,912 votes

Category winnerAntidoteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAntidote

SillageAntidote

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value74

Category winnerBoss Number OneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

honey92%

tobacco84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

honey77%

sweet69%

herbal61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both sweet, honey and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegGeraniumRose Leaf

Heart

HoneyMimosaSageJasmine

Base

TobaccoVanillaPatchouliAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaJuniperBergamotLemonCarawayBasilGreen AppleGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyLavenderRoseSageJasmineGeraniumOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

TobaccoOakmossPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmberCinnamonCedar

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Honey, Sage and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Boss Number One, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring66

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerAntidoteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex46

Women10

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,930

PerfumerFirmenich, MG Gulcicek

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#1,011

PerfumerPierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews202

Category winnerBoss Number OneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Boss Number One by Hugo Boss is a classic 1985 aromatic fougere that blends bitter artemisia, golden honey, and rich pipe tobacco into an unmistakably confident masculine profile. The fragrance kicks off with an energetic burst of lemon, tart green apple, and pungent herbal basil before smoothing into a dense floral h…

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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, Antidote or Boss Number One?

Antidote takes 5 of 7 categories. Antidote is rated 4.18/5 from 162 votes; Boss Number One is rated 3.94/5 from 1,912 votes. Choose Antidote for a sweet and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Boss Number One for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Antidote or Boss Number One?

Antidote lasts longest (Antidote 80/100, Boss Number One 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Antidote or Boss Number One?

Antidote projects furthest (Antidote 73/100, Boss Number One 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Antidote and Boss Number One smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, honey and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Honey, Sage and Jasmine.

Is Antidote or Boss Number One better for summer or winter?

For summer, Antidote is the stronger pick. For winter, Antidote is the stronger pick. Boss Number One suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Antidote and Boss Number One?

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. Boss Number One has top notes of Artemisia, Juniper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Honey, Lavender, Rose and Sage, a base of Tobacco, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Sandalwood.