Fragrance comparison

Iris vs Ankh

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 111 ratings analysed

Iris

Profumo di Firenze

3.8983 votes

Rank #19,225 PowderyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #43,781 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ankh takes 5 of 7 categories.

Iris
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ankh
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Iris2/7

Ankh5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IrisProfumo di Firenze

AnkhScents of Time

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 26%Had 21%Want 53%

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

27%Love

47%Like

19%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

83 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

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAnkh

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAnkhBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

iris92%

sweet84%

violet77%

tobacco69%

amber61%

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

IrisTangerineSaffronPink Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

VanillaMyrhhVioletBlack Pepper

Base3 to 5 hours

TobaccoLeatherOpoponaxBenzoinHoney

Top

JuniperPink PepperBergamotLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CypressBlack PepperBlack locustJasmineCinnamonGeraniumNutmegLavender

Base

VetyverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodBirchTobaccoHoneySandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Black Pepper, Tobacco and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer41

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night50

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Category winnerIrisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex44

Women48

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,225

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#43,781

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris by Profumo di Firenze puts a powdery, spicy spin on the classic Florentine flower. It opens with cool iris lifted by bright tangerine, dry saffron, and a tingling bite of pink pepper. As the crisp opening settles, floral violet and sweet vanilla emerge alongside warm myrhh and black pepper, adding depth without t…

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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, Iris or Ankh?

Ankh takes 5 of 7 categories. Iris is rated 3.89/5 from 83 votes; Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes. Choose Iris for a powdery and iris character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris or Ankh?

Ankh lasts longest (Ankh 76/100, Iris 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris or Ankh?

Ankh projects furthest (Ankh 77/100, Iris 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris and Ankh smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Tobacco and Benzoin.

Is Iris or Ankh better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ankh is the stronger pick. For winter, Iris is the stronger pick. Iris suits daytime wear; Ankh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris and Ankh?

Iris has top notes of Iris, Tangerine, Saffron and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Vanilla, Myrhh, Violet and Black Pepper, a base of Tobacco, Leather, Opoponax and Benzoin. 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.