Fragrance comparison

ANNCESTRAL vs Kalsekar Signature Bleu

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

ANNCESTRAL

Lehmann

5.002 votes

Rank #34,254 AmberAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Kalsekar Signature Bleu

Rasasi

—0 votes

Rank #74,454 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

ANNCESTRAL
Choose it for a amber and anis character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kalsekar Signature Bleu
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money.

ANNCESTRAL1/2

Kalsekar Signature Bleu1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ANNCESTRALLehmann

Kalsekar Signature BleuRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value75

Category winnerKalsekar Signature BleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

anis91%

soft spicy83%

sweet74%

balsamic65%

powdery56%

woody100%

amber86%

balsamic72%

warm spicy58%

sweet44%

aromatic30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, balsamic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Star AniseRoseBergamotPepperLemon

Heart3-4 hrs

MyrrhOpoponaxCopal

Base7-9 hrs

VanillaAmberSandalwoodCedarwoodSiamBenzoinVetiver

Top

OpoponaxCardamom

Heart

Gurjan balsamPink PepperMyrrhTonka

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodVetiverAmberOud

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Opoponax, Amber and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for ANNCESTRAL, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day44

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 37%Casual 29%Party 18%Work 16%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#74,454

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerANNCESTRALHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

ANNCESTRAL by Lehmann is an amber woody fragrance rooted in ancient resin traditions. It starts with a sharp prickle of black pepper, bright lemon, and crisp bergamot. That initial sparkle is fleeting. Within minutes, a distinct licorice twist of star anise emerges alongside a faint, dry rose petal note. The perfume q…

Reviews →

Kalsekar Signature Bleu is a deep, woody spicy fragrance for men that centers on a resinous profile. It blends sharp cardamom with rich opoponax and myrrh to create a serious, grounded scent. This 2024 release is best suited for cooler weather or formal evening settings where a heavier presence is needed. It provides …

Reviews →

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.

Do ANNCESTRAL and Kalsekar Signature Bleu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and sweet accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Opoponax, Amber and Sandalwood.

Is ANNCESTRAL or Kalsekar Signature Bleu better for summer or winter?

ANNCESTRAL suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in ANNCESTRAL and Kalsekar Signature Bleu?

ANNCESTRAL has top notes of Star Anise, Rose, Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Myrrh, Opoponax and Copal, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Cedarwood. Kalsekar Signature Bleu has top notes of Opoponax and Cardamom, heart notes of Gurjan balsam, Pink Pepper, Myrrh and Tonka, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver.