Bogner for Woman vs Ancestry
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ancestry takes 4 of 4 categories.
Bogner for WomanChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
AncestryChoose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bogner for Woman0/4
Ancestry4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Ancestry
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ancestry
- Sillage & projection
- Ancestry
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ancestry
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bogner for WomanBognerAncestryAmwayWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.25/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 38%Had 14%Want 48%
3.94/ 5 · 220 votes
Have 28%Had 36%Want 36%
Category winnerAncestryRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate9%Love
64%Like
0%Ok
27%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
36%Love
42%Like
0%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate
33 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAncestry
SillageAncestry
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fruity92%
amber84%
floral77%
green69%
powdery61%
white floral92%
powdery69%
musky38%
aromatic30%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black CurrantRed AppleMandarin Orange
Heart
HyacinthYlang-Ylang
Base
SandalwoodAmberVirginia CedarVetyver
Top
Mandarin OrangeBlack CurrantBergamotLemonOrange
Heart
JasmineAfrican Orange FlowerPeachLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Base
VanilleMuskSandalwoodAmberVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring60
Summer40
Fall100
Winter80
Day100
Night40
Spring29
Summer36
Fall79
Winter100
Day85
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#24,907
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#14,014
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2002
Reviews5
Category winnerAncestryHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBogner for Woman is a soft fruity floral with a sporty, polished feel. It opens on black currant, red apple and mandarin, then settles into airy hyacinth and ylang-ylang over a woody amber base. It reads clean, lightly sweet and easy to wear rather than bold. If you like fresh fruit, gentle florals and a smooth cedar-…
Reviews →Ancestry by Amway provides a clean floral woody profile centered on mandarin orange and jasmine. This fragrance settles into a powdery musk base that performs well for daily office wear. It balances bright top notes with a grounded sandalwood finish, offering a reliable, feminine presence for spring or autumn days in …
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, Bogner for Woman or Ancestry?
Ancestry takes 4 of 4 categories. Bogner for Woman is rated 3.25/5 from 24 votes; Ancestry is rated 3.94/5 from 220 votes. Choose Bogner for Woman for a woody and fruity character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ancestry for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Bogner for Woman or Ancestry?
Ancestry lasts longest (Ancestry 76/100, Bogner for Woman 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bogner for Woman or Ancestry?
Ancestry projects furthest (Ancestry 70/100, Bogner for Woman 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bogner for Woman and Ancestry smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood and Amber.
Is Bogner for Woman or Ancestry better for summer or winter?
Bogner for Woman suits daytime wear; Ancestry suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bogner for Woman and Ancestry?
Bogner for Woman has top notes of Black Currant, Red Apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Hyacinth and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Virginia Cedar and Vetyver. Ancestry has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Black Currant, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, African Orange Flower, Peach and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanille, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.
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