Fragrance comparison

Ankh vs Or de Calambac

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 197 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #45,745 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Or de Calambac

Chopard · 2019

4.07169 votes

Rank #10,937 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ankh takes 6 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.
Or de Calambac
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Ankh6/7

Or de Calambac1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnkhScents of Time

Or de CalambacChopard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 12%Had 9%Want 79%

4.07/ 5 · 169 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

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

41%Love

35%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

169 votes

Category winnerAnkhMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAnkh

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value39

Category winnerAnkhBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and amber

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

Star AnisePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

CacaoHazelnutTonka BeanCinnamonJuniper

Base6-8+ hrs

Laotian OudMyrhhVetiverAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodLabdanumCypress

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Pink Pepper, Cypress and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Or de Calambac, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Spring44

Summer36

Fall94

Winter100

Day100

Night96

Category winnerAnkhMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men33

Unisex55

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,745

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,937

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched2019

Reviews14

Category winnerOr de CalambacHigher 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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Chopard Or de Calambac pairs precious Laotian oud with the comforting warmth of dry baking spices and gourmet confectionery. The first mist releases an energetic spark of pink pepper and spicy star anise that rapidly softens into bitter cacao powder, roasted hazelnuts, and fragrant cinnamon. As the fragrance warms on …

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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 Or de Calambac?

Ankh takes 6 of 7 categories. Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes; Or de Calambac is rated 4.07/5 from 169 votes. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Or de Calambac for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ankh or Or de Calambac?

Ankh lasts longest (Ankh 76/100, Or de Calambac 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ankh or Or de Calambac?

Ankh projects furthest (Ankh 77/100, Or de Calambac 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ankh and Or de Calambac smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Juniper, Pink Pepper, Cypress and Cinnamon.

Is Ankh or Or de Calambac better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ankh is the stronger pick. For winter, Or de Calambac is the stronger pick. Ankh suits daytime wear; Or de Calambac suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ankh and Or de Calambac?

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. Or de Calambac has top notes of Star Anise and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cacao, Hazelnut, Tonka Bean and Cinnamon, a base of Laotian Oud, Myrhh, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud).