Fragrance comparison

Ankh vs Hypnotic Opium

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #40,336 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Hypnotic Opium

Jardin de Parfums

3.7528 votes

Rank #52,573 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ankh takes 6 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.
Hypnotic Opium
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ankh6/7

Hypnotic Opium1/7

Ratings & consensus: Ankh
Community sentiment: Ankh
Longevity: Ankh
Sillage & projection: Ankh
Value for money: Ankh
Versatility: Hypnotic Opium
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

Hypnotic OpiumJardin de Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 12%Had 9%Want 79%

3.75/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 26%Had 11%Want 63%

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

18%Love

54%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerAnkhMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAnkh

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value31

Category winnerAnkhBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

floral100%

woody83%

citrus65%

amber48%

powdery30%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody 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

Top

LimeBergamot

Heart

Floral NotesAmber

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lime, Virginia Cedar 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

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter83

Day100

Night60

Category winnerHypnotic OpiumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,336

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,573

PerfumerNot listed

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…

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Hypnotic Opium opens with a sharp burst of lime and tart bergamot that cuts cleanly through humid morning air. As the initial citrus fizz softens, sweet floral notes emerge alongside warm amber, giving the heart a smooth, slightly powdery texture on skin. The base settles into dry Virginia cedar and creamy sandalwood,…

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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 Hypnotic Opium?

Ankh takes 6 of 7 categories. Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes; Hypnotic Opium is rated 3.75/5 from 28 votes. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Hypnotic Opium for a floral and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ankh or Hypnotic Opium?

They last about the same: Ankh 76/100, Hypnotic Opium 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ankh or Hypnotic Opium?

Ankh projects furthest (Ankh 77/100, Hypnotic Opium 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ankh and Hypnotic Opium smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Ankh or Hypnotic Opium better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ankh and Hypnotic Opium?

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. Hypnotic Opium has top notes of Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Floral Notes and Amber, a base of Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.