Fragrance comparison

Ankh vs Patchouly

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #45,295 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Patchouly

Byblos

4.007 votes

Rank #59,054 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ankh takes 3 of 3 categories.

Ankh
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Patchouly
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ankh3/3

Patchouly0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnkhScents of Time

PatchoulyByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 12%Had 9%Want 79%

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 20%Had 8%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAnkh

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

warm spicy100%

woody91%

vanilla83%

amber74%

patchouli65%

balsamic56%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy 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

Top

CloveAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart

CoumarinFrench labdanumPeach

Base

PatchouliBenzoinMuskVirginia CedarVanille

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Virginia Cedar and Benzoin. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,295

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAnkhHigher 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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Patchouly by Byblos is a warm, resinous oriental woody fragrance that balances spice with comfort. Built around a core of earthy patchouli, clove, and sweet vanilla, it offers a grounded scent suitable for crisp fall days or cool office evenings. It is a reliable, unisex choice for those who appreciate classic woody p…

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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 Patchouly?

Ankh takes 3 of 3 categories. Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes; Patchouly is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Patchouly for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ankh or Patchouly?

Ankh lasts longest (Ankh 76/100, Patchouly 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ankh or Patchouly?

Ankh projects furthest (Ankh 77/100, Patchouly 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ankh and Patchouly smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Virginia Cedar and Benzoin.

Is Ankh or Patchouly better for summer or winter?

Ankh suits daytime wear; Patchouly suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ankh and Patchouly?

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. Patchouly has top notes of Clove, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Coumarin, French labdanum and Peach, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Musk and Virginia Cedar.