Fragrance comparison

Marbert Man Classic vs Ankh

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 100 ratings analysed

4 wins

Marbert Man Classic

Marbert

4.3672 votes

Rank #7,131 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #40,784 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marbert Man Classic takes 4 of 7 categories.

Marbert Man Classic
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ankh
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Marbert Man Classic4/7

Ankh3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marbert Man ClassicMarbert

AnkhScents of Time

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 48%Had 14%Want 38%

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 12%Had 9%Want 79%

Category winnerMarbert Man ClassicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

72 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAnkh

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMarbert Man ClassicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

patchouli69%

honey61%

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyJuniperCinnamon

Base5-8 hrs

PatchouliCedarAmber

Top

JuniperPink PepperBergamotLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CypressBlack PepperBlack locustJasmineCinnamonGeraniumNutmegLavender

Base

VetyverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodBirchTobaccoHoneySandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesLavender, Honey, Juniper and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Marbert Man Classic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer64

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night53

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Category winnerMarbert Man ClassicMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 39%Work 36%Date 17%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,131

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#40,784

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarbert Man ClassicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marbert Man Classic is an unapologetic nod to vintage European barbershop perfumery. The spray releases an immediate flash of sharp cosmetic alcohol and bitter herbal artemisia before settling into cool French lavender. It smells clean, dry, and distinctly green. As the initial bite softens, a warm core of golden hone…

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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, Marbert Man Classic or Ankh?

Marbert Man Classic takes 4 of 7 categories. Marbert Man Classic is rated 4.36/5 from 72 votes; Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes. Choose Marbert Man Classic for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marbert Man Classic or Ankh?

Ankh lasts longest (Ankh 76/100, Marbert Man Classic 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marbert Man Classic or Ankh?

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

Do Marbert Man Classic and Ankh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Honey, Juniper and Cinnamon.

Is Marbert Man Classic or Ankh better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Marbert Man Classic and Ankh?

Marbert Man Classic has top notes of Artemisia and Lavender, heart notes of Honey, Juniper and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli, Cedar 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.