Fragrance comparison

Ankh vs Guns of Sakura

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #40,336 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Guns of Sakura

Maison de L'Asie

3.8416 votes

Rank #21,240 WoodyMetallic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ankh takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ankh
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Guns of Sakura
Choose it for a woody and metallic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Ankh3/5

Guns of Sakura2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnkhScents of Time

Guns of SakuraMaison de L'Asie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 12%Had 9%Want 79%

3.84/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

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

38%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityGuns of Sakura

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value38

Category winnerAnkhBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

woody100%

metallic92%

smoky84%

musky77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

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

Metallic notesBlackcurrantOlibanum

Heart

gunpowderBirch

Base

MuskSandalwoodGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Birch and Sandalwood. 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

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,336

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,240

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerGuns of SakuraHigher 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 →

Guns of Sakura by Maison de L'Asie is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Guns of Sakura was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Antoine Lie. Top notes are Metallic notes, Blackcurrant and Olibanum; middle notes are gunpowder and Birch; base notes are Musk, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood. It open…

Reviews →

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 Guns of Sakura?

Ankh takes 3 of 5 categories. Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes; Guns of Sakura is rated 3.84/5 from 16 votes. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Guns of Sakura for a woody and metallic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ankh or Guns of Sakura?

They last about the same: Guns of Sakura 78/100, Ankh 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ankh or Guns of Sakura?

Ankh projects furthest (Ankh 77/100, Guns of Sakura 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ankh and Guns of Sakura smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Birch and Sandalwood.

Is Ankh or Guns of Sakura better for summer or winter?

Ankh suits daytime wear; Guns of Sakura suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ankh and Guns of Sakura?

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. Guns of Sakura has top notes of Metallic notes, Blackcurrant and Olibanum, heart notes of gunpowder and Birch, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood.