Fragrance comparison

Ankh vs Snuff

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 53 ratings analysed

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #45,745 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Snuff

Schiaparelli

4.4425 votes

Rank #16,925 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Snuff 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.
Snuff
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ankh2/7

Snuff4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnkhScents of Time

SnuffSchiaparelli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 12%Had 9%Want 79%

4.44/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 27%Had 5%Want 68%

Category winnerSnuffRating 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

52%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevitySnuff

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winnerSnuffBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match61%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

Top

LavenderFruity NotesGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

CarnationPineVetyverJasmineSandalwoodPatchouliGeraniumOrris Root

Base

oak mossAmberLeatherOlibanumMyrhhVanille

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Geranium and Lavender. 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

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter43

Day88

Night100

Category winnerAnkhMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,745

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,925

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerSnuffHigher 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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Snuff by Schiaparelli is a vintage woody aromatic fragrance that defined a distinct masculine era. Launched in 1939, this classic blend opens with sharp bergamot and lavender before settling into a dense base of oakmoss, leather, and patchouli. It is a deeply nostalgic scent that evokes the traditional, earth-forward …

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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 Snuff?

Snuff takes 4 of 7 categories. Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes; Snuff is rated 4.44/5 from 25 votes. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Snuff for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ankh or Snuff?

They last about the same: Snuff 78/100, Ankh 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ankh or Snuff?

Ankh projects furthest (Ankh 77/100, Snuff 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ankh and Snuff smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Geranium and Lavender.

Is Ankh or Snuff better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ankh and Snuff?

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. Snuff has top notes of Lavender, Fruity Notes, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Pine, Vetyver and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Amber, Leather and Olibanum.