Fragrance comparison

Anubis vs Black Frankincense

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

Anubis

Redwood Alchemy

3.867 votes

Rank #45,579 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Black Frankincense

Scent Trunk

3.6712 votes

Rank #56,823 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Anubis
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black Frankincense
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Anubis2/4

Black Frankincense2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnubisRedwood Alchemy

Black FrankincenseScent Trunk

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 1%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

29%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

25%Love

42%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityBlack Frankincense

SillageAnubis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBlack FrankincenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody88%

warm spicy77%

salty65%

balsamic53%

fresh spicy42%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

musky69%

lactonic61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ConiferLavender

Heart

PapyrusSaltRose

Base

OlibanumMyrrhCopalCinnamon

Notes

OlibanumTulsiNatural MuskMilkSaltChamomile

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSalt and Olibanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day75

Night100

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men50

Unisex33

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,579

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#56,823

PerfumerDana El Masri

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAnubisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anubis opens dry, resinous and aromatic, with conifer, lavender and a bright frankincense tone that several wearers will read as slightly lemony. As it settles, papyrus, salt and spice keep it textured rather than sweet. This is an unusual incense fragrance with an ancient ritual mood. It may suit shoppers who enjoy w…

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Black Frankincense by Scent Trunk is a resinous, unisex fragrance that centers on the deep, spicy profile of olibanum. It offers an easygoing, modern take on traditional incense, making it a functional choice for those who want a grounded, aromatic scent for daily office wear or casual afternoon settings during cooler…

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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, Anubis or Black Frankincense?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Anubis is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Black Frankincense is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes. Choose Anubis for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Black Frankincense for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Anubis or Black Frankincense?

Black Frankincense lasts longest (Black Frankincense 80/100, Anubis 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anubis or Black Frankincense?

Anubis projects furthest (Anubis 58/100, Black Frankincense 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anubis and Black Frankincense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Salt and Olibanum.

Is Anubis or Black Frankincense better for summer or winter?

Anubis suits evening wear; Black Frankincense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anubis and Black Frankincense?

Anubis has top notes of Conifer and Lavender, heart notes of Papyrus, Salt and Rose, a base of Olibanum, Myrrh, Copal and Cinnamon. Black Frankincense features Olibanum, Tulsi, Natural Musk, Milk and Salt.