Fragrance comparison

Enigma vs Antidote

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 166 ratings analysed

3 wins

Enigma

Andesara

4.254 votes

Rank #46,107 PatchouliLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Antidote

Regalien

4.18162 votes

Rank #2,926 SweetHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigma takes 3 of 4 categories.

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.
Antidote
Choose it for a sweet and honey character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Enigma3/4

Antidote1/4

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

EnigmaAndesara

AntidoteRegalien

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.18/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 36%Had 5%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

63%Love

27%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

117 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityEnigma

SillageEnigma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEnigmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

lavender92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

honey61%

sweet100%

honey92%

tobacco84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

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

PatchouliLavenderBergamot

Heart

JasmineHoneyGeraniumMusk

Base

Tonka BeanCedarwoodVanillaTobacco

Top

NutmegGeraniumRose Leaf

Heart

HoneyMimosaSageJasmine

Base

TobaccoVanillaPatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Jasmine, Honey and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Spring70

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men44

Unisex46

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#2,926

PerfumerFirmenich, MG Gulcicek

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerAntidoteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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.

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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, Enigma or Antidote?

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

Which lasts longer, Enigma or Antidote?

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

Which projects more, Enigma or Antidote?

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

Do Enigma and Antidote smell similar?

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

Is Enigma or Antidote better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Enigma and Antidote?

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. 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.