Fragrance comparison

Le Male Terrible vs Ankh

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,272 ratings analysed

Le Male Terrible

Jean Paul Gaultier

3.911,244 votes

Rank #1,284 LavenderVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #40,603 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ankh takes 5 of 7 categories.

Le Male Terrible
Choose it for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ankh
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Le Male Terrible2/7

Ankh5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Male TerribleJean Paul Gaultier

AnkhScents of Time

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 1,244 votes

Have 64%Had 36%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

41%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,019 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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAnkh

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLe Male TerribleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

vanilla92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

soft spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart

LavenderVetyver

Base

VanilleAmber

Top

JuniperPink PepperBergamotLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CypressBlack PepperBlack locustJasmineCinnamonGeraniumNutmegLavender

Base

VetyverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodBirchTobaccoHoneySandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Category winnerAnkhMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex11

Women3

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,284

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews185

Overall rank#40,603

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLe Male TerribleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Terrible shakes up the lavender heavy sweetness of the original 1995 release by throwing in a sharp citrus kick. On first spray, you get a bright grapefruit note combined with pink pepper that bites the nose. It quickly settles into a clean lavender and dry vetiver heart, losing the dense po…

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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, Le Male Terrible or Ankh?

Ankh takes 5 of 7 categories. Le Male Terrible is rated 3.91/5 from 1,244 votes; Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes. Choose Le Male Terrible for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Male Terrible or Ankh?

They last about the same: Ankh 76/100, Le Male Terrible 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Le Male Terrible or Ankh?

Ankh projects furthest (Ankh 77/100, Le Male Terrible 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Male Terrible and Ankh smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Lavender and Vetyver.

Is Le Male Terrible or Ankh better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ankh is the stronger pick. For winter, Le Male Terrible is the stronger pick. Ankh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Male Terrible and Ankh?

Le Male Terrible has top notes of Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lavender and Vetyver, a base of 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.