Fragrance comparison

Ankh vs Vanithe

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 310 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #45,745 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Vanithe

Nez a Nez

3.81282 votes

Rank #9,812 VanillaAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ankh takes 6 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.
Vanithe
Choose it for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ankh6/7

Vanithe1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnkhScents of Time

VanitheNez a Nez

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 12%Had 9%Want 79%

3.81/ 5 · 282 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

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

32%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

221 votes

Category winnerAnkhMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAnkh

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value46

Category winnerAnkhBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

vanilla100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match49%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

Top

Lemon VerbenaTeaRosemary

Heart

JasmineVirginia CedarGuaiac Wood

Base

HoneyVanillaTonka BeanBenzoin

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Virginia Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Honey. 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

Summer57

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAnkhMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,745

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,812

PerfumerKarine Chevallier

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerVanitheHigher 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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Vanithe by Nez a Nez plays with a cooling tea and bright lemon verbena opening before settling into a warm, resinous vanilla and honey base. It is a chameleon on the skin, shifting from aromatic, herbal freshness to a cozy, sweet woody embrace. Designed for those who want a unique, evolving scent that bridges the gap …

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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 Vanithe?

Ankh takes 6 of 7 categories. Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes; Vanithe is rated 3.81/5 from 282 votes. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vanithe for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ankh or Vanithe?

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

Which projects more, Ankh or Vanithe?

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

Do Ankh and Vanithe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Virginia Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Honey.

Is Ankh or Vanithe better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ankh and Vanithe?

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. Vanithe has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Tea and Rosemary, heart notes of Jasmine, Virginia Cedar and Guaiac Wood, a base of Honey, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Benzoin.