Fragrance comparison

Ankh vs La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 3,400 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #40,336 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent

4.253,372 votes

Rank #1,038 Fresh SpicyFruity

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 community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum
Choose it for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Ankh5/7

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum2/7

Ratings & consensus: La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum
Community sentiment: Ankh
Longevity: Ankh
Sillage & projection: Ankh
Value for money: Ankh
Versatility: Ankh
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnkhScents of Time

La Nuit de L'Homme Le ParfumYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 12%Had 9%Want 79%

4.25/ 5 · 3,372 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerLa Nuit de L'Homme Le ParfumRating 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

49%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

3,372 votes

Category winnerAnkhMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

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%

fresh spicy100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

woody61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and 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

PepperAniseBergamot

Heart

Fruity NotesLavenderFrench labdanum

Base

VanillePatchouliVetyver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender and Vetyver. 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

Spring53

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAnkhMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,336

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,038

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerLa Nuit de L'Homme Le ParfumHigher 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 →

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum is a dark, smooth evening fragrance that swaps the bright cardamom of the original for sharp black pepper, sweet star anise, and ripe dark fruits. It settles into a warm base of French labdanum, earthy patchouli, and comforting vanilla. Built for close encounters, date n…

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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 La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum?

Ankh takes 5 of 7 categories. Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes; La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum is rated 4.25/5 from 3,372 votes. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ankh or La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum?

Ankh lasts longest (Ankh 76/100, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ankh or La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum?

Ankh projects furthest (Ankh 77/100, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ankh and La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender and Vetyver.

Is Ankh or La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ankh is the stronger pick. For winter, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum is the stronger pick. Ankh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ankh and La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum?

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. La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum has top notes of Pepper, Anise and Bergamot, heart notes of Fruity Notes, Lavender and French labdanum, a base of Vanille, Patchouli and Vetyver.