Antidote vs Golden Hawk Oriental
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Antidote takes 3 of 4 categories.
AntidoteChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Golden Hawk OrientalChoose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Antidote3/4
Golden Hawk Oriental1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Golden Hawk Oriental
- Sillage & projection
- Antidote
- Value for money
- Antidote
- 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
AntidoteViktor&RolfGolden Hawk OrientalAjmalWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.26/ 5 · 1,250 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
35%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
1,250 votes
67%Love
0%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGolden Hawk Oriental
SillageAntidote
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAntidoteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
amber69%
powdery61%
aromatic100%
warm spicy92%
sweet84%
caramel77%
white floral69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Guatemalan CardamomMintGrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderCinnamonNutmegJasmineOrange BlossomVioletAfrican GeraniumFreesia
Base
IncenseVanillaSandalwoodAmberLeatherIrisPatchouliTonka Bean
Top
CardamomMintOrangeNutmegLemon
Heart
Orange BlossomLavender
Base
CaramelTonka BeanLeatherSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesMint, Lavender, Nutmeg and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,089
PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Pierre Wargnye
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#56,949
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAntidoteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotViktor&Rolf Antidote opens with a bracing blast of fresh mint and sour grapefruit, balanced by Guatemalan cardamom. As the scent warms on your skin, it shifts into a complex mid-section of lavender, violet, and warm cinnamon. The base settles into a rich, powdery mix of incense, leather, and sweet vanilla. It is a den…
Reviews →Golden Hawk Oriental by Ajmal is a spicy aromatic, sweet amber fragrance built around cardamom, mint and bright citrus up top, then a clean orange blossom and lavender heart. The dry-down turns warmer and more indulgent, with caramel and tonka over sandalwood, amber and a touch of leather. If you like smooth gourmand-…
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 Golden Hawk Oriental?
Antidote takes 3 of 4 categories. Antidote is rated 4.26/5 from 1,250 votes; Golden Hawk Oriental is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Antidote for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Golden Hawk Oriental for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Antidote or Golden Hawk Oriental?
Golden Hawk Oriental lasts longest (Golden Hawk Oriental 73/100, Antidote 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Antidote or Golden Hawk Oriental?
Projection is very close: Antidote 60/100, Golden Hawk Oriental 58/100 for sillage.
Do Antidote and Golden Hawk Oriental smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Lavender, Nutmeg and Orange Blossom.
Is Antidote or Golden Hawk Oriental better for summer or winter?
Golden Hawk Oriental suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Antidote and Golden Hawk Oriental?
Antidote has top notes of Guatemalan Cardamom, Mint, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber. Golden Hawk Oriental has top notes of Cardamom, Mint, Orange and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Lavender, a base of Caramel, Tonka Bean, Leather and Sandalwood.
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