Fragrance comparison

Ankh vs Bang

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,296 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #40,856 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Bang

Marc Jacobs

3.861,268 votes

Rank #2,698 WoodySoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ankh takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ankh
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Bang
Choose it for a woody and soft spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Ankh5/7

Bang1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnkhScents of Time

BangMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 12%Had 9%Want 79%

3.86/ 5 · 1,268 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerAnkhRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

31%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

1,268 votes

Category winnerAnkhMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAnkh

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

woody100%

soft spicy91%

aromatic83%

earthy74%

amber65%

balsamic56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JuniperPink PepperBergamotLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CypressBlack PepperBlack locustJasmineCinnamonGeraniumNutmegLavender

Base

VetyverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodBirchTobaccoHoneySandalwoodBenzoin

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperPepperwood™

Heart2-3 hrs

Woodsy Notes

Base5-6 hrs

VetyverElemi resinBenzoinoak mossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Vetyver and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Bang, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night60

Category winnerAnkhMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men87

Unisex12

Women1

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,856

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,698

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Yann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews193

Category winnerBangHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ankh by Scents of Time presents a complex woody and aromatic profile inspired by ancient Egyptian incense. The opening features a sharp citrus and juniper blend that settles into a resinous, spicy heart of cypress, cinnamon, and myrrh. Designed for those seeking a historical olfactory experience, this unisex scent bri…

Reviews →

Marc Jacobs Bang makes zero apologies for its upfront spice. You get an immediate punch of freshly ground pink pepper and raw pepperwood that tingles in your nose like a spice grinder at work. It feels brisk. Within twenty minutes, the sharp culinary bite softens into a warm cedar chest layered with earthy patchouli a…

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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, Ankh or Bang?

Ankh takes 5 of 7 categories. Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes; Bang is rated 3.86/5 from 1,268 votes. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Bang for a woody and soft spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ankh or Bang?

Ankh lasts longest (Ankh 76/100, Bang 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ankh or Bang?

Ankh projects furthest (Ankh 77/100, Bang 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ankh and Bang smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Vetyver and Benzoin.

Is Ankh or Bang better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ankh is the stronger pick. For winter, Bang is the stronger pick. Ankh suits daytime wear; Bang suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ankh and Bang?

Ankh has top notes of Juniper, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Cypress, Black Pepper, Black locust and Jasmine, a base of Vetyver, Virginia Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Birch. Bang has top notes of Pink Pepper and Pepperwood™, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, a base of Vetyver, Elemi resin, Benzoin and oak moss.