Ink vs Still Life
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
InkChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Still LifeChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ink3/7
Still Life3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Still Life
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- Ink
- Sillage & projection
- Ink
- Value for money
- Still Life
- Versatility
- Ink
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Still Life
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
InkPerfumer HStill LifeOlfactive StudioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 212 votes
Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%
4.06/ 5 · 980 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerStill LifeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
34%Like
14%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
122 votes
35%Love
47%Like
7%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
980 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityInk
SillageInk
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerStill LifeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic90%
amber80%
musky70%
green60%
fresh spicy50%
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
green84%
soft spicy77%
sweet69%
aromatic61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic, green and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
PapyrusVirginia CedarGalbanumHaitian VetiverOlibanumWoody NotesBlack PepperelemiAmbroxanAngelicaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Musk
No top / heart / base split published
Top
YuzuPink PepperBlack PepperelemiSichuan Pepper
Heart
GalbanumStar Anise
Base
RumVirginia CedarAmber
InformationalShared notesVirginia Cedar, Galbanum, Black Pepper and elemi. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring89
Summer35
Fall100
Winter95
Day100
Night78
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter10
Day–
Night–
Category winnerInkMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,635
PerfumerLyn Harris
Launched—
Reviews58
Overall rank#3,770
PerfumerDora Baghriche
Launched—
Reviews88
Category winnerStill LifeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotInk by Perfumer H is a dry, contemplative woody aromatic fragrance built around papyrus, cedar, vetiver, pepper, incense, musk and resinous woods. Reviewers often describe it as ink on paper, old library shelves, church pews, wet soil and cool woods, with very little sweetness. It suits people who like quiet, artistic…
Reviews →Still Life opens with a blast of yuzu that feels like slicing fresh citrus on a hot July afternoon. The initial spray is exceptionally bright, backed by a sharp blend of Sichuan, pink, and black pepper that tickles the nose. As the scent settles, the bright citrus begins to ground itself in a dry cedarwood and a surpr…
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, Ink or Still Life?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Ink is rated 3.98/5 from 212 votes; Still Life is rated 4.06/5 from 980 votes. Choose Ink for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Still Life for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Ink or Still Life?
Ink lasts longest (Ink 71/100, Still Life 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ink or Still Life?
Ink projects furthest (Ink 60/100, Still Life 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ink and Still Life smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Virginia Cedar, Galbanum, Black Pepper and elemi.
Is Ink or Still Life better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ink is the stronger pick. For winter, Ink is the stronger pick. Ink suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ink and Still Life?
Ink features Papyrus, Virginia Cedar, Galbanum, Haitian Vetiver and Olibanum. Still Life has top notes of Yuzu, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and elemi, heart notes of Galbanum and Star Anise, a base of Rum, Virginia Cedar and Amber.
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