Fragrance comparison

Ankh vs Eau de Vetyver

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 34 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #43,514 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Eau de Vetyver

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.176 votes

Rank #67,055 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ankh takes 3 of 3 categories.

Ankh
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Eau de Vetyver
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Ankh3/3

Eau de Vetyver0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnkhScents of Time

Eau de VetyverLe Jardin Retrouve

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 12%Had 9%Want 79%

3.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityAnkh

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

aromatic100%

woody90%

citrus80%

earthy70%

tobacco60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

Tobacco

Base3 to 4 hours

VetyverWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Vetyver and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Eau de Vetyver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,514

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,055

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAnkhHigher 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 →

Eau de Vetyver by Le Jardin Retrouve delivers a crisp, traditional interpretation of rooty vetiver freshened with Mediterranean citrus. The fragrance opens with a sharp splash of Amalfi lemon and bergamot, bringing an instant burst of zesty brightness. Soon after, a dry leaf of tobacco emerges in the core, adding a wa…

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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 Eau de Vetyver?

Ankh takes 3 of 3 categories. Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes; Eau de Vetyver is rated 3.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Vetyver for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ankh or Eau de Vetyver?

Ankh lasts longest (Ankh 76/100, Eau de Vetyver 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ankh or Eau de Vetyver?

Projection is very close: Ankh 77/100, Eau de Vetyver 75/100 for sillage.

Do Ankh and Eau de Vetyver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Vetyver and Tobacco.

Is Ankh or Eau de Vetyver better for summer or winter?

Ankh suits daytime wear; Eau de Vetyver suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ankh and Eau de Vetyver?

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. Eau de Vetyver has top notes of Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Tobacco, a base of Vetyver and Woodsy Notes.