Fragrance comparison

Ankh vs Olibanum

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #40,163 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Olibanum

Evocative Perfumes

4.6629 votes

Rank #18,630 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Olibanum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ankh
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Olibanum
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ankh2/7

Olibanum4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnkhScents of Time

OlibanumEvocative Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 12%Had 9%Want 79%

4.66/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 17%Had 5%Want 79%

Category winnerOlibanumRating 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

69%Love

28%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerOlibanumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value58

Category winnerOlibanumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

woody100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

smoky60%

iris50%

Scent match54%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

CypressJuniper

Heart2-4 hrs

OlibanumIris

Base8-12+ hrs

Ash

InformationalShared notesJuniper and Cypress. Durations are only published for Olibanum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night92

Category winnerAnkhMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,163

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,630

PerfumerMark Evans

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerOlibanumHigher 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 →

Evocative Perfumes Olibanum strips away modern sweetness to deliver raw, meditative frankincense. The opening hits fast. Fresh crushed cypress and bitter juniper needles deliver a brisk, pine-scented shock to the nose. Within twenty minutes, the coniferous blast calms down. Earthy olibanum resin steps forward alongsi…

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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 Olibanum?

Olibanum takes 4 of 7 categories. Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes; Olibanum is rated 4.66/5 from 29 votes. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Olibanum for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ankh or Olibanum?

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

Which projects more, Ankh or Olibanum?

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

Do Ankh and Olibanum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper and Cypress.

Is Ankh or Olibanum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ankh and Olibanum?

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. Olibanum has top notes of Cypress and Juniper, heart notes of Olibanum and Iris, a base of Ash.