Fragrance comparison

Ankh vs Shéliane

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 186 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #41,223 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Shéliane

Detaille

4.08158 votes

Rank #11,674 AmberYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ankh takes 5 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.
Shéliane
Choose it for a amber and yellow floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ankh5/7

Shéliane2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnkhScents of Time

ShélianeDetaille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 12%Had 9%Want 79%

4.08/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 49%Had 10%Want 41%

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

38%Love

44%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

158 votes

Category winnerAnkhMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAnkh

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value69

Category winnerShélianeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

amber100%

yellow floral92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both amber, warm 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

Top15-30 mins

CloveCorianderNutmegOrangeBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineIris

Base6-8 hrs

AmberBenzoinVanilleFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Shéliane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerAnkhMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men3

Unisex22

Women75

Date 41%Work 22%Party 20%Casual 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,223

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerShélianeHigher 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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Shéliane by Detaille is an amber floral eau de toilette that blends bright Mediterranean citrus with antique spice and golden resins. The first spray delivers a crisp punch of Amalfi lemon, sweet orange, and sharp clove before settling into a warm heart of ylang-ylang, powdery iris, and velvety rose. As the hours tick…

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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 Shéliane?

Ankh takes 5 of 7 categories. Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes; Shéliane is rated 4.08/5 from 158 votes. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Shéliane for a amber and yellow floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ankh or Shéliane?

They last about the same: Ankh 76/100, Shéliane 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ankh or Shéliane?

Ankh projects furthest (Ankh 77/100, Shéliane 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ankh and Shéliane smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Nutmeg.

Is Ankh or Shéliane better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ankh and Shéliane?

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. Shéliane has top notes of Clove, Coriander, Nutmeg and Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Vanille and French labdanum.