ANNCESTRAL vs Loaded
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
ANNCESTRAL takes 3 of 4 categories.
ANNCESTRALChoose it for a amber and anis character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
LoadedChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
ANNCESTRAL3/4
Loaded1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- ANNCESTRAL
- Sillage & projection
- ANNCESTRAL
- Value for money
- Loaded
- 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
ANNCESTRALLehmannLoadedStrellsonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
3.31/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 35%Had 20%Want 45%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
25%Love
31%Like
0%Ok
38%Dislike
6%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityANNCESTRAL
SillageANNCESTRAL
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLoadedBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
anis91%
soft spicy83%
sweet74%
balsamic65%
powdery56%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
green69%
balsamic61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both amber and balsamic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Star AniseRoseBergamotPepperLemon
Heart3-4 hrs
MyrrhOpoponaxCopal
Base7-9 hrs
VanillaAmberSandalwoodCedarwoodSiamBenzoinVetiver
Top
PepperGreen NotesBergamotElemi resin
Heart
MyrrhGinger flowerLavender
Base
VetiverAmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Myrrh and Vanilla. Durations are only published for ANNCESTRAL, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Spring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night80
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#40,942
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#54,569
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerANNCESTRALHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotANNCESTRAL 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 →Loaded by Strellson opens with a cool burst of bergamot, black pepper, and elemi resin. The heart shifts toward aromatic lavender and warm myrrh, while a clean base of vetiver, musk, and amber keeps the dry-down grounded. It wears comfortably during cool spring mornings or quiet workday settings.
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, ANNCESTRAL or Loaded?
ANNCESTRAL takes 3 of 4 categories. ANNCESTRAL is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Loaded is rated 3.31/5 from 16 votes. Choose ANNCESTRAL for a amber and anis character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Loaded for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, ANNCESTRAL or Loaded?
ANNCESTRAL lasts longest (ANNCESTRAL 70/100, Loaded 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, ANNCESTRAL or Loaded?
ANNCESTRAL projects furthest (ANNCESTRAL 63/100, Loaded 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do ANNCESTRAL and Loaded smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Myrrh and Vanilla.
Is ANNCESTRAL or Loaded better for summer or winter?
ANNCESTRAL suits day or night wear; Loaded suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in ANNCESTRAL and Loaded?
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. Loaded has top notes of Pepper, Green Notes, Bergamot and Elemi resin, heart notes of Myrrh, Ginger flower and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Musk and Vanilla.
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