Fragrance comparison

Ankh vs Sabotage

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #41,531 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Sabotage

Ayala Moriel

4.605 votes

Rank #34,904 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sabotage takes 2 of 2 categories.

Ankh
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sabotage
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ankh0/2

Sabotage2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnkhScents of Time

SabotageAyala Moriel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 12%Had 9%Want 79%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

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

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageSabotage

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%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

white floral65%

fresh spicy48%

sweet30%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic, fresh spicy and sweet

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

Notes

Amalfi LemonBergamotAfrican Orange FlowerLemon TreePepperWater NotesTobaccoTonka BeanVetyver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Vetyver and Tobacco. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

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#41,531

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,904

PerfumerAyala Moriel

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSabotageHigher 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 →

Sabotage opens sharper than its polished note list suggests, with a bitter citrus flash that quickly settles into lemony, soapy freshness. As it dries, tonka, soft tobacco and vetiver give it a grounded, clean masculine shape. It suits someone who likes citrus with texture rather than a bright cologne effect. The ove…

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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 Sabotage?

Sabotage takes 2 of 2 categories. Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes; Sabotage is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sabotage for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Ankh or Sabotage?

Sabotage projects furthest (Sabotage 83/100, Ankh 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ankh and Sabotage smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Vetyver and Tobacco.

Is Ankh or Sabotage better for summer or winter?

Ankh suits daytime wear; Sabotage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ankh and Sabotage?

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. Sabotage features Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, African Orange Flower, Lemon Tree and Pepper.