Fragrance comparison

Ankh vs Bittersweet

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 84 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #45,745 WoodyAromatic

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Bittersweet

Amberfig

4.1656 votes

Rank #26,516 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ankh takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ankh
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Bittersweet
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ankh4/7

Bittersweet3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnkhScents of Time

BittersweetAmberfig

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 12%Had 9%Want 79%

4.16/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 76%Had 24%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

54%Love

29%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerAnkhMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBittersweet

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value51

Category winnerBittersweetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

sweet80%

fresh spicy70%

woody60%

amber50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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

Top

Sicilian LemonCypressBergamotNutmeg

Heart

White ChocolateMyrtleCaraway

Base

Tonka BeanAmberVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cypress, Nutmeg and Virginia Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAnkhMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men45

Unisex48

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,745

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,516

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBittersweetHigher 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…

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Bittersweet by Amberfig is a Citrus Gourmand fragrance for women and men. Bittersweet was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top notes are Sicilian Lemon, Cypress, Bergamot and Nutmeg; middle notes are White Chocolate, Myrtle and Caraway; base notes are Tonka Bean, Amber and Virginia …

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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, Ankh or Bittersweet?

Ankh takes 4 of 7 categories. Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes; Bittersweet is rated 4.16/5 from 56 votes. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Bittersweet for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ankh or Bittersweet?

Bittersweet lasts longest (Bittersweet 83/100, Ankh 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ankh or Bittersweet?

Ankh projects furthest (Ankh 77/100, Bittersweet 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ankh and Bittersweet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cypress, Nutmeg and Virginia Cedar.

Is Ankh or Bittersweet better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ankh and Bittersweet?

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. Bittersweet has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Cypress, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of White Chocolate, Myrtle and Caraway, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber and Virginia Cedar.