Fragrance comparison

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum vs Ankh

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 3,400 ratings analysed

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent

4.253,372 votes

Rank #1,038 Fresh SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

5 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 5 of 7 categories.

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum
Choose it for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Ankh
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum2/7

Ankh5/7

Ratings & consensus: La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum
Community sentiment: Ankh
Longevity: Ankh
Sillage & projection: Ankh
Value for money: Ankh
Versatility: Ankh
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La Nuit de L'Homme Le ParfumYves Saint Laurent

AnkhScents of Time

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 3,372 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 12%Had 9%Want 79%

Category winnerLa Nuit de L'Homme Le ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

3,372 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ 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

fresh spicy100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

woody61%

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperAniseBergamot

Heart

Fruity NotesLavenderFrench labdanum

Base

VanillePatchouliVetyver

Top

JuniperPink PepperBergamotLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CypressBlack PepperBlack locustJasmineCinnamonGeraniumNutmegLavender

Base

VetyverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodBirchTobaccoHoneySandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender and Vetyver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Category winnerAnkhMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,038

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#40,336

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLa Nuit de L'Homme Le ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum is a dark, smooth evening fragrance that swaps the bright cardamom of the original for sharp black pepper, sweet star anise, and ripe dark fruits. It settles into a warm base of French labdanum, earthy patchouli, and comforting vanilla. Built for close encounters, date n…

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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, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum or Ankh?

Ankh takes 5 of 7 categories. La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum is rated 4.25/5 from 3,372 votes; Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes. Choose La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum or Ankh?

Ankh lasts longest (Ankh 76/100, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum or Ankh?

Ankh projects furthest (Ankh 77/100, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum and Ankh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender and Vetyver.

Is La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum or Ankh better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ankh is the stronger pick. For winter, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum is the stronger pick. Ankh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum and Ankh?

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum has top notes of Pepper, Anise and Bergamot, heart notes of Fruity Notes, Lavender and French labdanum, a base of Vanille, Patchouli and Vetyver. 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.