Fragrance comparison

Antidote vs Rustic Oak

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 163 ratings analysed

Antidote

Regalien

4.18162 votes

Rank #2,930 SweetHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Rustic Oak

Hidden Alchemy

5.001 votes

Rank #52,299 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Antidote
Choose it for a sweet and honey character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Rustic Oak
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Antidote2/4

Rustic Oak2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Antidote
Sillage & projection: Rustic Oak
Value for money: Rustic Oak
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

Rustic OakHidden Alchemy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 36%Had 5%Want 58%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAntidote

SillageRustic Oak

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winnerRustic OakBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

honey92%

tobacco84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

tobacco84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy61%

herbal53%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and tobacco

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegGeraniumRose Leaf

Heart

HoneyMimosaSageJasmine

Base

TobaccoVanillaPatchouliAmberMusk

Notes

TobaccoCedarwoodPatchouliBergamotGeraniumVanillaVetiverPepperNutmegSage

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Geranium, Sage 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–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex46

Women10

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,930

PerfumerFirmenich, MG Gulcicek

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#52,299

PerfumerAudrey Rolleston

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

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Rustic Oak by Hidden Alchemy opens with a zesty burst of bergamot and cracked black pepper, giving an immediate sensation of crisp morning air. As the initial spice settles, the fragrance reveals a rich core of dry cedarwood, sweet tobacco leaves, and herbal sage. A warm base of creamy vanilla, earthy patchouli, and c…

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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 Rustic Oak?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Antidote is rated 4.18/5 from 162 votes; Rustic Oak is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Antidote for a sweet and honey character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Rustic Oak for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Antidote or Rustic Oak?

Antidote lasts longest (Antidote 80/100, Rustic Oak 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Antidote or Rustic Oak?

Projection is very close: Rustic Oak 75/100, Antidote 73/100 for sillage.

Do Antidote and Rustic Oak smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and tobacco accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Geranium, Sage and Tobacco.

Is Antidote or Rustic Oak better for summer or winter?

Rustic Oak suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Antidote and Rustic Oak?

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. Rustic Oak features Tobacco, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Bergamot and Geranium.