Fragrance comparison

Ankh vs Kalimantan

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 266 ratings analysed

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #42,265 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Kalimantan

Chantecaille

4.30238 votes

Rank #26,541 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kalimantan takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ankh
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Kalimantan
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ankh3/7

Kalimantan4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnkhScents of Time

KalimantanChantecaille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 12%Had 9%Want 79%

4.30/ 5 · 238 votes

Have 33%Had 7%Want 61%

Category winnerKalimantanRating 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

56%Love

30%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

238 votes

Category winnerAnkhMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityKalimantan

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value56

Category winnerKalimantanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

amber100%

woody92%

balsamic84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic

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

Top15-30 mins

ThymeRosemaryBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseFrench labdanumPatchouli

Base6-10+ hrs

VanilleBenzoinStyraxSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Virginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Kalimantan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerAnkhMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men9

Unisex65

Women26

Date 40%Party 26%Casual 20%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,265

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,541

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKalimantanHigher 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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Kalimantan by Chantecaille strips away delicate floral sweetness in favor of raw resinous warmth. Created by perfumer Pierre Negrin in 2010, the scent opens with a sharp, medicinal burst of aromatic thyme, crushed rosemary, and bitter bergamot before diving straight into a brooding core of French labdanum, dark patcho…

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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 Kalimantan?

Kalimantan takes 4 of 7 categories. Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes; Kalimantan is rated 4.30/5 from 238 votes. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kalimantan for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ankh or Kalimantan?

Kalimantan lasts longest (Kalimantan 79/100, Ankh 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ankh or Kalimantan?

Ankh projects furthest (Ankh 77/100, Kalimantan 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ankh and Kalimantan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood and Benzoin.

Is Ankh or Kalimantan better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ankh and Kalimantan?

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. Kalimantan has top notes of Thyme, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, French labdanum and Patchouli, a base of Vanille, Benzoin, Styrax and Sandalwood.