Fragrance comparison

ANNCESTRAL vs Reflection 45 Man

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2,025 ratings analysed

ANNCESTRAL

Lehmann

5.002 votes

Rank #34,254 AmberAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Reflection 45 Man

Amouage

4.402,023 votes

Rank #23,465 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reflection 45 Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

ANNCESTRAL
Choose it for a amber and anis character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Reflection 45 Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

ANNCESTRAL1/4

Reflection 45 Man3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Reflection 45 Man
Sillage & projection: ANNCESTRAL
Value for money: Reflection 45 Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Reflection 45 Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ANNCESTRALLehmann

Reflection 45 ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.40/ 5 · 2,023 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

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

66%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

2,023 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityReflection 45 Man

SillageANNCESTRAL

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value22

Category winnerReflection 45 ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

anis91%

soft spicy83%

sweet74%

balsamic65%

powdery56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both amber and powdery

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

LavenderJuniper BerriesCardamomClary SageBenzoinPink Pepper

Heart

IrisJasmineNeroliAngelicaTonka BeanVanilla

Base

OlibanumCedarSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliMyrrhOpoponax

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Opoponax, Vanilla 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#23,465

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerReflection 45 ManHigher 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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Reflection 45 Man opens with a sharp burst of juniper and cardomom before settling into a powdery iris core. It is a dense, high-concentration perfume that suits formal winter evenings and cool spring mornings when you need a scent that projects refinement.

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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 Reflection 45 Man?

Reflection 45 Man takes 3 of 4 categories. ANNCESTRAL is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Reflection 45 Man is rated 4.40/5 from 2,023 votes. Choose ANNCESTRAL for a amber and anis character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Reflection 45 Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, ANNCESTRAL or Reflection 45 Man?

Reflection 45 Man lasts longest (Reflection 45 Man 82/100, ANNCESTRAL 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, ANNCESTRAL or Reflection 45 Man?

Projection is very close: ANNCESTRAL 63/100, Reflection 45 Man 62/100 for sillage.

Do ANNCESTRAL and Reflection 45 Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Opoponax, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is ANNCESTRAL or Reflection 45 Man better for summer or winter?

ANNCESTRAL suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in ANNCESTRAL and Reflection 45 Man?

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. Reflection 45 Man has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Clary Sage, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Neroli and Angelica, a base of Olibanum, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver.