Fragrance comparison

ANNCESTRAL vs Mon Boudoir

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 220 ratings analysed

ANNCESTRAL

Lehmann

5.002 votes

Rank #34,254 AmberAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Mon Boudoir

Houbigant · 2019

4.20218 votes

Rank #26,515 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mon Boudoir takes 2 of 5 categories.

ANNCESTRAL
Choose it for a amber and anis character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mon Boudoir
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

ANNCESTRAL1/5

Mon Boudoir2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ANNCESTRALLehmann

Mon BoudoirHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.20/ 5 · 218 votes

Have 10%Had 10%Want 80%

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

48%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

218 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageANNCESTRAL

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value44

Category winnerMon BoudoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

anis91%

soft spicy83%

sweet74%

balsamic65%

powdery56%

amber100%

woody77%

balsamic69%

patchouli46%

rose38%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber and balsamic

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperBergamotGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropePatchouliRoseOrrisYlang-YlangJasmineVioletGeranium

Base6-10+ hrs

Tahitian VanillaBenzoinAmbergrisOpoponaxMyrrhSandalwoodMuskAmbroxan

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day44

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 35%Work 29%Casual 23%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#26,515

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched2019

Reviews0

Category winnerMon BoudoirHigher 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…

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Mon Boudoir opens with a zesty burst of fresh bergamot, raw ginger, and pink pepper that softens within minutes. The perfume quickly settles into a plush, powdery heart of almond-scented heliotrope, earthy orris, and sweet rose. As it warms against your pulse points, thick Tahitian vanilla blends into dark amber, benz…

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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, ANNCESTRAL or Mon Boudoir?

Mon Boudoir takes 2 of 5 categories. ANNCESTRAL is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Mon Boudoir is rated 4.20/5 from 218 votes. Choose ANNCESTRAL for a amber and anis character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mon Boudoir for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, ANNCESTRAL or Mon Boudoir?

They last about the same: ANNCESTRAL 70/100, Mon Boudoir 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, ANNCESTRAL or Mon Boudoir?

Projection is very close: ANNCESTRAL 63/100, Mon Boudoir 61/100 for sillage.

Do ANNCESTRAL and Mon Boudoir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Rose, Bergamot, Myrrh and Opoponax.

Is ANNCESTRAL or Mon Boudoir better for summer or winter?

ANNCESTRAL suits evening wear; Mon Boudoir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in ANNCESTRAL and Mon Boudoir?

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. Mon Boudoir has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Heliotrope, Patchouli, Rose and Orris, a base of Tahitian Vanilla, Benzoin, Ambergris and Opoponax.