Fragrance comparison

Ankh vs Marbert Man Classic

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 100 ratings analysed

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #40,784 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Marbert Man Classic

Marbert

4.3672 votes

Rank #7,131 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marbert Man Classic takes 4 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.
Marbert Man Classic
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ankh3/7

Marbert Man Classic4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnkhScents of Time

Marbert Man ClassicMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 12%Had 9%Want 79%

4.36/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 48%Had 14%Want 38%

Category winnerMarbert Man ClassicRating 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

51%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerAnkhMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAnkh

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value76

Category winnerMarbert Man ClassicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

patchouli69%

honey61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

ArtemisiaLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyJuniperCinnamon

Base5-8 hrs

PatchouliCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Cinnamon, Lavender and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Marbert Man Classic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Spring83

Summer64

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night53

Category winnerMarbert Man ClassicMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 39%Work 36%Date 17%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,784

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,131

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerMarbert Man ClassicHigher 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 →

Marbert Man Classic is an unapologetic nod to vintage European barbershop perfumery. The spray releases an immediate flash of sharp cosmetic alcohol and bitter herbal artemisia before settling into cool French lavender. It smells clean, dry, and distinctly green. As the initial bite softens, a warm core of golden hone…

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 Marbert Man Classic?

Marbert Man Classic takes 4 of 7 categories. Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes; Marbert Man Classic is rated 4.36/5 from 72 votes. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Marbert Man Classic for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ankh or Marbert Man Classic?

Ankh lasts longest (Ankh 76/100, Marbert Man Classic 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ankh or Marbert Man Classic?

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

Do Ankh and Marbert Man Classic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Cinnamon, Lavender and Virginia Cedar.

Is Ankh or Marbert Man Classic better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ankh and Marbert Man Classic?

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. Marbert Man Classic has top notes of Artemisia and Lavender, heart notes of Honey, Juniper and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli, Cedar and Amber.