Fragrance comparison

Eau de Vetyver vs Ankh

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 34 ratings analysed

Eau de Vetyver

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.176 votes

Rank #67,055 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #43,514 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ankh takes 3 of 3 categories.

Eau de Vetyver
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ankh
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Eau de Vetyver0/3

Ankh3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de VetyverLe Jardin Retrouve

AnkhScents of Time

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 91%

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 12%Had 9%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

32%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAnkh

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

citrus80%

earthy70%

tobacco60%

fresh spicy50%

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

Tobacco

Base3 to 4 hours

VetyverWoodsy Notes

Top

JuniperPink PepperBergamotLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CypressBlack PepperBlack locustJasmineCinnamonGeraniumNutmegLavender

Base

VetyverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodBirchTobaccoHoneySandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Tobacco and Vetyver. Durations are only published for Eau de Vetyver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,055

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,514

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAnkhHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Vetyver by Le Jardin Retrouve delivers a crisp, traditional interpretation of rooty vetiver freshened with Mediterranean citrus. The fragrance opens with a sharp splash of Amalfi lemon and bergamot, bringing an instant burst of zesty brightness. Soon after, a dry leaf of tobacco emerges in the core, adding a wa…

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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, Eau de Vetyver or Ankh?

Ankh takes 3 of 3 categories. Eau de Vetyver is rated 3.17/5 from 6 votes; Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes. Choose Eau de Vetyver for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Vetyver or Ankh?

Ankh lasts longest (Ankh 76/100, Eau de Vetyver 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Vetyver or Ankh?

Projection is very close: Ankh 77/100, Eau de Vetyver 75/100 for sillage.

Do Eau de Vetyver and Ankh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Tobacco and Vetyver.

Is Eau de Vetyver or Ankh better for summer or winter?

Eau de Vetyver suits day or night wear; Ankh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Vetyver and Ankh?

Eau de Vetyver has top notes of Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Tobacco, a base of Vetyver and Woodsy Notes. 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.