Fragrance comparison

Ankh vs Summer Sunset

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #41,258 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Summer Sunset

L'Eau Maliz

4.5634 votes

Rank #23,210 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summer Sunset takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ankh
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Summer Sunset
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ankh2/7

Summer Sunset5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnkhScents of Time

Summer SunsetL'Eau Maliz

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 12%Had 9%Want 79%

4.56/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 22%Had 5%Want 73%

Category winnerSummer SunsetRating 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

68%Love

26%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerAnkhMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevitySummer Sunset

SillageSummer Sunset

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSummer SunsetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

fruity58%

white floral44%

sweet30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

FigCypressJuniperRosemaryEucalyptusHoneysuckleSaltHoneyFireSandalwoodGardeniaHyacinth

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Cypress, Honey and Sandalwood. 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

Spring79

Summer100

Fall21

Winter16

Day100

Night56

Category winnerAnkhMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men5

Unisex71

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,258

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSummer SunsetHigher 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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Summer Sunset by L'Eau Maliz opens with a sharp burst of aromatic cypress, camphoraceous eucalyptus, and crushed rosemary. Within twenty minutes, the green initial blast settles into a sun-warmed fig center dusted with sea salt and pale gardenia. Small touches of golden honey and hyacinth round out the heart, preventi…

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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 Summer Sunset?

Summer Sunset takes 5 of 7 categories. Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes; Summer Sunset is rated 4.56/5 from 34 votes. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Summer Sunset for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ankh or Summer Sunset?

Summer Sunset lasts longest (Summer Sunset 85/100, Ankh 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ankh or Summer Sunset?

Summer Sunset projects furthest (Summer Sunset 80/100, Ankh 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ankh and Summer Sunset smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Cypress, Honey and Sandalwood.

Is Ankh or Summer Sunset better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ankh and Summer Sunset?

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. Summer Sunset features Fig, Cypress, Juniper, Rosemary and Eucalyptus.