Fragrance comparison

45 Reflections Of The Desert vs ANNCESTRAL

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

4 wins

45 Reflections Of The Desert

The Dua Brand

3.6815 votes

Rank #19,789 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

ANNCESTRAL

Lehmann

5.002 votes

Rank #34,254 AmberAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

45 Reflections Of The Desert takes 4 of 4 categories.

45 Reflections Of The Desert
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
ANNCESTRAL
Choose it for a amber and anis character. Best in fall, evening wear.

45 Reflections Of The Desert4/4

ANNCESTRAL0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 45 Reflections Of The Desert
Sillage & projection: 45 Reflections Of The Desert
Value for money: 45 Reflections Of The Desert
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 45 Reflections Of The Desert

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

45 Reflections Of The DesertThe Dua Brand

ANNCESTRALLehmann

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 71%Had 7%Want 21%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

Longevity45 Reflections Of The Desert

Sillage45 Reflections Of The Desert

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value13

Category winner45 Reflections Of The DesertBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

anis91%

soft spicy83%

sweet74%

balsamic65%

powdery56%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both amber, balsamic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

juniper berryFrankincensePink PepperSandalwoodTonka BeanClary SagePatchouliCedarwoodLavenderCardamomAngelicaOpoponax

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Star AniseRoseBergamotPepperLemon

Heart3-4 hrs

MyrrhOpoponaxCopal

Base7-9 hrs

VanillaAmberSandalwoodCedarwoodSiamBenzoinVetiver

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Cedarwood and Opoponax. Durations are only published for ANNCESTRAL, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 37%Casual 29%Party 18%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,789

PerfumerMahsam Raza

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#34,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winner45 Reflections Of The DesertHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

45 Reflections Of The Desert by The Dua Brand is a dense woody floral musk fragrance that prioritizes extreme longevity. With heavy hits of benzoin and frankincense, it sits firmly in the resinous category. Best suited for cooler days or formal evenings where a long-lasting, deep scent is required. It balances sharp s…

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ANNCESTRAL by Lehmann is an amber woody fragrance rooted in ancient resin traditions. It starts with a sharp prickle of black pepper, bright lemon, and crisp bergamot. That initial sparkle is fleeting. Within minutes, a distinct licorice twist of star anise emerges alongside a faint, dry rose petal note. The perfume q…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 45 Reflections Of The Desert or ANNCESTRAL?

45 Reflections Of The Desert takes 4 of 4 categories. 45 Reflections Of The Desert is rated 3.68/5 from 15 votes; ANNCESTRAL is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose 45 Reflections Of The Desert for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose ANNCESTRAL for a amber and anis character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 45 Reflections Of The Desert or ANNCESTRAL?

45 Reflections Of The Desert lasts longest (45 Reflections Of The Desert 91/100, ANNCESTRAL 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 45 Reflections Of The Desert or ANNCESTRAL?

45 Reflections Of The Desert projects furthest (45 Reflections Of The Desert 80/100, ANNCESTRAL 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 45 Reflections Of The Desert and ANNCESTRAL smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and powdery accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Opoponax.

Is 45 Reflections Of The Desert or ANNCESTRAL better for summer or winter?

45 Reflections Of The Desert suits daytime wear; ANNCESTRAL suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 45 Reflections Of The Desert and ANNCESTRAL?

45 Reflections Of The Desert features juniper berry, Frankincense, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. ANNCESTRAL has top notes of Star Anise, Rose, Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Myrrh, Opoponax and Copal, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Cedarwood.