Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir vs Ankh
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir takes 4 of 7 categories.
Habit Rouge Habit de CuirChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
AnkhChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir4/7
Ankh3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir
- Community sentiment
- Ankh
- Longevity
- Ankh
- Sillage & projection
- Ankh
- Value for money
- Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir
- Versatility
- Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Habit Rouge Habit de CuirGuerlainAnkhScents of TimeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.39/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%
4.25/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 12%Had 9%Want 79%
Category winnerHabit Rouge Habit de CuirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate55%Love
35%Like
3%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
31 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
Category winners
LongevityAnkh
SillageAnkh
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHabit Rouge Habit de CuirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
amber77%
vanilla69%
leather61%
woody100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
amber65%
warm spicy53%
sweet42%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Palisander RosewoodAmalfi LemonMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
PatchouliVirginia CedarCinnamonCarnation
Base5 to 8 hours
LeatherBenzoinVanilleAmber
Top
JuniperPink PepperBergamotLimeAmalfi Lemon
Heart
CypressBlack PepperBlack locustJasmineCinnamonGeraniumNutmegLavender
Base
VetyverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodBirchTobaccoHoneySandalwoodBenzoin
InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Virginia Cedar and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring82
Summer55
Fall82
Winter100
Day64
Night100
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night60
Category winnerHabit Rouge Habit de CuirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,645
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#43,344
PerfumerClaudine de Vogel
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerHabit Rouge Habit de CuirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHabit Rouge Habit de Cuir by Guerlain delivers a crisp, bright splash of Amalfi lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange over a structured woody base. The opening citrus quickly meets aromatic palisander rosewood, introducing an earthy warmth early in the wear. As the initial sharpness softens, middle notes of spicy cinna…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir or Ankh?
Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir takes 4 of 7 categories. Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir is rated 4.39/5 from 31 votes; Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes. Choose Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir or Ankh?
Ankh lasts longest (Ankh 76/100, Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir or Ankh?
Ankh projects furthest (Ankh 77/100, Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir and Ankh smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Virginia Cedar and Cinnamon.
Is Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir or Ankh better for summer or winter?
For summer, Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir is the stronger pick. For winter, Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir is the stronger pick. Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir suits evening wear; Ankh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir and Ankh?
Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir has top notes of Palisander Rosewood, Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Virginia Cedar, Cinnamon and Carnation, a base of Leather, Benzoin, Vanille and Amber. 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.
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