Fragrance comparison

Guns of Sakura vs Ankh

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

Guns of Sakura

Maison de L'Asie

3.8416 votes

Rank #21,240 WoodyMetallic

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #40,336 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ankh takes 3 of 5 categories.

Guns of Sakura
Choose it for a woody and metallic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ankh
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Guns of Sakura2/5

Ankh3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Guns of SakuraMaison de L'Asie

AnkhScents of Time

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

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

38%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityGuns of Sakura

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAnkhBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

metallic92%

smoky84%

musky77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Metallic notesBlackcurrantOlibanum

Heart

gunpowderBirch

Base

MuskSandalwoodGuaiac Wood

Top

JuniperPink PepperBergamotLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CypressBlack PepperBlack locustJasmineCinnamonGeraniumNutmegLavender

Base

VetyverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodBirchTobaccoHoneySandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBirch, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,240

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#40,336

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGuns of SakuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Guns of Sakura by Maison de L'Asie is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Guns of Sakura was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Antoine Lie. Top notes are Metallic notes, Blackcurrant and Olibanum; middle notes are gunpowder and Birch; base notes are Musk, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood. It open…

Reviews →

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…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Guns of Sakura or Ankh?

Ankh takes 3 of 5 categories. Guns of Sakura is rated 3.84/5 from 16 votes; Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes. Choose Guns of Sakura for a woody and metallic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Guns of Sakura or Ankh?

They last about the same: Guns of Sakura 78/100, Ankh 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Guns of Sakura or Ankh?

Ankh projects furthest (Ankh 77/100, Guns of Sakura 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Guns of Sakura and Ankh smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Birch, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood.

Is Guns of Sakura or Ankh better for summer or winter?

Guns of Sakura suits day or night wear; Ankh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Guns of Sakura and Ankh?

Guns of Sakura has top notes of Metallic notes, Blackcurrant and Olibanum, heart notes of gunpowder and Birch, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood. 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.