Fragrance comparison

L'Anarchiste vs Ankh

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 680 ratings analysed

L'Anarchiste

Caron

3.94652 votes

Rank #3,022 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #41,531 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ankh takes 5 of 7 categories.

L'Anarchiste
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Ankh
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

L'Anarchiste2/7

Ankh5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'AnarchisteCaron

AnkhScents of Time

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 652 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

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

35%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

652 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAnkh

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value50

Category winnerL'AnarchisteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

cinnamon77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MintAfrican Orange Flower

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonVetyverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodSandalwood

Base6-8+ hrs

Musk

Top

JuniperPink PepperBergamotLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CypressBlack PepperBlack locustJasmineCinnamonGeraniumNutmegLavender

Base

VetyverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodBirchTobaccoHoneySandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Vetyver, Virginia Cedar and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for L'Anarchiste, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Category winnerAnkhMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,022

PerfumerRichard Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews113

Overall rank#41,531

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'AnarchisteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron broke conventional barbershop rules when releasing L'Anarchiste in 2000. It hits the senses immediately with frosted garden mint crushed over bitter orange blossom before plunging into dry cinnamon bark and scorched cedar. You get an odd, fascinating collision of icy green camphor and warm lumber. The initial bl…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'Anarchiste or Ankh?

Ankh takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Anarchiste is rated 3.94/5 from 652 votes; Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes. Choose L'Anarchiste for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, 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, L'Anarchiste or Ankh?

Ankh lasts longest (Ankh 76/100, L'Anarchiste 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Anarchiste or Ankh?

Ankh projects furthest (Ankh 77/100, L'Anarchiste 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Anarchiste and Ankh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Vetyver, Virginia Cedar and Guaiac Wood.

Is L'Anarchiste or Ankh better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in L'Anarchiste and Ankh?

L'Anarchiste has top notes of Mint and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Cinnamon, Vetyver, Virginia Cedar and Guaiac Wood, a base of Musk. 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.