Fragrance comparison

Ankh vs What About ME?

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #41,258 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

What About ME?

Lengling

3.8723 votes

Rank #42,519 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ankh takes 5 of 5 categories.

Ankh
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
What About ME?
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Ankh5/5

What About ME?0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnkhScents of Time

What About ME?Lengling

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 12%Had 9%Want 79%

3.87/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 31%Had 9%Want 60%

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

39%Love

17%Like

35%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAnkh

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value23

Category winnerAnkhBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

musky61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

SandalwoodJapanese PlumJuniperIso E SuperTangerineBergamotBlack PepperMuskPatchouliGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Geranium. Durations are only published for What About ME?, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer10

Fall90

Winter60

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men18

Unisex59

Women24

Work 31%Casual 29%Date 24%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,258

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,519

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAnkhHigher 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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What About ME? by Lengling is a modern woody spicy fragrance centered on Australian sandalwood, tart Japanese plum, and aromatic juniper berries. The first spray delivers a brisk snap of tangerine, cracked black pepper, and bitter bergamot before settling into something much creamier. There is no heavy smoke or sticky…

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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 What About ME??

Ankh takes 5 of 5 categories. Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes; What About ME? is rated 3.87/5 from 23 votes. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose What About ME? for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ankh or What About ME??

Ankh lasts longest (Ankh 76/100, What About ME? 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ankh or What About ME??

Ankh projects furthest (Ankh 77/100, What About ME? 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ankh and What About ME? smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Juniper, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Geranium.

Is Ankh or What About ME? better for summer or winter?

Ankh suits daytime wear; What About ME? suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ankh and What About ME??

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. What About ME? features Sandalwood, Japanese Plum, Juniper, Iso E Super and Tangerine.