Fragrance comparison

Antidote vs Enigma

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 166 ratings analysed

Antidote

Regalien

4.18162 votes

Rank #2,926 SweetHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Enigma

Andesara

4.254 votes

Rank #46,107 PatchouliLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigma takes 3 of 4 categories.

Antidote
Choose it for a sweet and honey character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Enigma
Choose it for a patchouli and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Antidote1/4

Enigma3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AntidoteRegalien

EnigmaAndesara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 36%Had 5%Want 58%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityEnigma

SillageEnigma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value58

Category winnerEnigmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

honey92%

tobacco84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

patchouli100%

lavender92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

honey61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both 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

Top

PatchouliLavenderBergamot

Heart

JasmineHoneyGeraniumMusk

Base

Tonka BeanCedarwoodVanillaTobacco

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Honey, Jasmine 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

Spring70

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex46

Women10

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,926

PerfumerFirmenich, MG Gulcicek

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#46,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAntidoteHigher 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…

Reviews →

Enigma by Andesara offers an aromatic shift from crisp lavender and earthy patchouli into a warm, tobacco-laden dry-down. Designed for transitional seasons, this unisex fragrance balances sweet honey against dry cedarwood, appealing to those who prefer grounded, herbal warmth over sugary blends.

Reviews →

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 Enigma?

Enigma takes 3 of 4 categories. Antidote is rated 4.18/5 from 162 votes; Enigma is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Antidote for a sweet and honey character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Enigma for a patchouli and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Antidote or Enigma?

Enigma lasts longest (Enigma 93/100, Antidote 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Antidote or Enigma?

Enigma projects furthest (Enigma 83/100, Antidote 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Antidote and Enigma smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share honey and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Honey, Jasmine and Tobacco.

Is Antidote or Enigma better for summer or winter?

Enigma suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Antidote and Enigma?

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. Enigma has top notes of Patchouli, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Honey, Geranium and Musk, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedarwood, Vanilla and Tobacco.