Fragrance comparison

Ancestry vs Liebe

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 276 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ancestry

Amway · 2002

3.94220 votes

Rank #13,934 White FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Liebe

Babylon Berlin

3.2356 votes

Rank #19,143 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ancestry takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ancestry
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Liebe
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ancestry4/5

Liebe1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AncestryAmway

LiebeBabylon Berlin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 28%Had 36%Want 36%

3.23/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 59%Had 9%Want 32%

Category winnerAncestryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

0%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityAncestry

SillageAncestry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLiebeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral92%

powdery69%

musky38%

aromatic30%

fruity100%

floral92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlack CurrantBergamotLemonOrange

Heart

JasmineAfrican Orange FlowerPeachLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

VanilleMuskSandalwoodAmberVirginia Cedar

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlack CurrantPeach

Heart

RoseJasmineMagnolia

Base

SandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Black Currant, Jasmine and Peach. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer36

Fall79

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,934

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2002

Reviews5

Overall rank#19,143

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerAncestryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ancestry by Amway provides a clean floral woody profile centered on mandarin orange and jasmine. This fragrance settles into a powdery musk base that performs well for daily office wear. It balances bright top notes with a grounded sandalwood finish, offering a reliable, feminine presence for spring or autumn days in …

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Liebe by Babylon Berlin presents a fruity and floral experience designed for everyday wear. Opening with bright mandarin orange and black currant, it settles into a soft heart of rose and jasmine. The base of sandalwood and amber provides a gentle, grounded finish, making it a versatile choice for anyone seeking a lig…

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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, Ancestry or Liebe?

Ancestry takes 4 of 5 categories. Ancestry is rated 3.94/5 from 220 votes; Liebe is rated 3.23/5 from 56 votes. Choose Ancestry for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Liebe for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ancestry or Liebe?

Ancestry lasts longest (Ancestry 76/100, Liebe 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ancestry or Liebe?

Ancestry projects furthest (Ancestry 70/100, Liebe 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ancestry and Liebe smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Black Currant, Jasmine and Peach.

Is Ancestry or Liebe better for summer or winter?

Ancestry suits evening wear; Liebe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ancestry and Liebe?

Ancestry has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Black Currant, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, African Orange Flower, Peach and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanille, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Liebe has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Magnolia, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.