Fragrance comparison

Bluff vs Ankh

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 197 ratings analysed

Bluff

Lubin

3.75169 votes

Rank #12,512 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #45,745 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ankh takes 6 of 7 categories.

Bluff
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Ankh
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bluff1/7

Ankh6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BluffLubin

AnkhScents of Time

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 169 votes

Have 30%Had 17%Want 53%

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 12%Had 9%Want 79%

Category winnerAnkhRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

98 votes

32%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerAnkhMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAnkh

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAnkhBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus91%

fresh spicy83%

powdery74%

aromatic65%

warm spicy56%

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegLimeCinnamonBergamot

Heart

Brazil nutIrisClary Sage

Base

SandalwoodVirginia CedarVetyverVanillePatchouli

Top

JuniperPink PepperBergamotLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CypressBlack PepperBlack locustJasmineCinnamonGeraniumNutmegLavender

Base

VetyverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodBirchTobaccoHoneySandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Lime, Cinnamon and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Category winnerAnkhMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,512

PerfumerThomas Fontaine

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#45,745

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBluffHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bluff by Lubin is a woody spicy fragrance that balances sharp lime and nutmeg against a smooth, iris-forward heart. It thrives in temperate spring weather, offering a refined, intellectual character that works as well in an office setting as it does for weekend brunch. This scent feels deliberate, structured, and avoi…

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Ankh by Scents of Time presents a complex woody and aromatic profile inspired by ancient Egyptian incense. The opening features a sharp citrus and juniper blend that settles into a resinous, spicy heart of cypress, cinnamon, and myrrh. Designed for those seeking a historical olfactory experience, this unisex scent bri…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bluff or Ankh?

Ankh takes 6 of 7 categories. Bluff is rated 3.75/5 from 169 votes; Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes. Choose Bluff for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bluff or Ankh?

Ankh lasts longest (Ankh 76/100, Bluff 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bluff or Ankh?

Ankh projects furthest (Ankh 77/100, Bluff 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bluff and Ankh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Lime, Cinnamon and Bergamot.

Is Bluff or Ankh better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ankh is the stronger pick. For winter, Bluff is the stronger pick. Ankh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bluff and Ankh?

Bluff has top notes of Nutmeg, Lime, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Brazil nut, Iris and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar, Vetyver and Vanille. Ankh has top notes of Juniper, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Cypress, Black Pepper, Black locust and Jasmine, a base of Vetyver, Virginia Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Birch.