Fragrance comparison

Ancestry vs Perfection

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 241 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ancestry

Amway · 2002

3.94220 votes

Rank #13,339 White FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Perfection

Marks & Spencer

3.8621 votes

Rank #41,586 CitrusWhite Floral

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.
Perfection
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ancestry4/5

Perfection1/5

Ratings & consensus: Ancestry
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ancestry
Sillage & projection: Ancestry
Value for money: Perfection
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

PerfectionMarks & Spencer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 28%Had 36%Want 36%

3.86/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 20%Had 39%Want 41%

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

24%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAncestry

SillageAncestry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPerfectionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral92%

powdery69%

musky38%

aromatic30%

citrus100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both white floral and 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeRaspberry

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasmineRoseAfrican Orange FlowerPeach

Base3 to 5 hours

VanilleMuskAmberVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, African Orange Flower and Peach. Durations are only published for Perfection, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer36

Fall79

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Spring86

Summer100

Fall86

Winter86

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2002

Reviews5

Overall rank#41,586

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Perfection by Marks & Spencer delivers a bright, comforting fruity floral profile with a surprisingly plush foundation. It opens with juicy mandarin orange and sweet raspberry before mellowing into a lush heart of jasmine, rose, African orange flower, and soft peach. As the fruit softens, the scent settles into a warm…

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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, Ancestry or Perfection?

Ancestry takes 4 of 5 categories. Ancestry is rated 3.94/5 from 220 votes; Perfection is rated 3.86/5 from 21 votes. Choose Ancestry for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Perfection for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ancestry or Perfection?

Ancestry lasts longest (Ancestry 76/100, Perfection 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ancestry or Perfection?

Ancestry projects furthest (Ancestry 70/100, Perfection 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ancestry and Perfection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, African Orange Flower and Peach.

Is Ancestry or Perfection better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ancestry and Perfection?

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. Perfection has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Raspberry, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, African Orange Flower and Peach, a base of Vanille, Musk, Amber and Virginia Cedar.