Fragrance comparison

Ankh vs Iris

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 111 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #43,955 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Iris

Profumo di Firenze

3.8983 votes

Rank #19,225 PowderyIris

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.
Iris
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ankh5/7

Iris2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnkhScents of Time

IrisProfumo di Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 12%Had 9%Want 79%

3.89/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 26%Had 21%Want 53%

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

27%Love

47%Like

19%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

83 votes

Category winnerAnkhMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAnkh

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value49

Category winnerAnkhBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

powdery100%

iris92%

sweet84%

violet77%

tobacco69%

amber61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both amber and sweet

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

IrisTangerineSaffronPink Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

VanillaMyrhhVioletBlack Pepper

Base3 to 5 hours

TobaccoLeatherOpoponaxBenzoinHoney

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Black Pepper, Tobacco and Honey. Durations are only published for Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Spring86

Summer41

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night50

Category winnerIrisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men7

Unisex44

Women48

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,955

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,225

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerIrisHigher 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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Iris by Profumo di Firenze puts a powdery, spicy spin on the classic Florentine flower. It opens with cool iris lifted by bright tangerine, dry saffron, and a tingling bite of pink pepper. As the crisp opening settles, floral violet and sweet vanilla emerge alongside warm myrhh and black pepper, adding depth without t…

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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 Iris?

Ankh takes 5 of 7 categories. Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes; Iris is rated 3.89/5 from 83 votes. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Iris for a powdery and iris character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ankh or Iris?

Ankh lasts longest (Ankh 76/100, Iris 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ankh or Iris?

Ankh projects furthest (Ankh 77/100, Iris 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ankh and Iris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Tobacco and Honey.

Is Ankh or Iris better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ankh and Iris?

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. Iris has top notes of Iris, Tangerine, Saffron and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Vanilla, Myrhh, Violet and Black Pepper, a base of Tobacco, Leather, Opoponax and Benzoin.