Noble Cedar vs Ankh
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ankh takes 5 of 7 categories.
Noble CedarChoose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
AnkhChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Noble Cedar2/7
Ankh5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ankh
- Community sentiment
- Ankh
- Longevity
- Ankh
- Sillage & projection
- Ankh
- Value for money
- Noble Cedar
- Versatility
- Ankh
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Noble Cedar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Noble CedarChopardAnkhScents of TimeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 192 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 hate31%Love
51%Like
1%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate
192 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
Category winners
LongevityAnkh
SillageAnkh
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNoble CedarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
leather88%
smoky77%
aromatic65%
amber53%
herbal42%
woody100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
amber65%
warm spicy53%
sweet42%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Birch
Heart2-3 hrs
Sage
Base5-7 hrs
Virginia CedarFrench labdanum
Top
JuniperPink PepperBergamotLimeAmalfi Lemon
Heart
CypressBlack PepperBlack locustJasmineCinnamonGeraniumNutmegLavender
Base
VetyverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodBirchTobaccoHoneySandalwoodBenzoin
InformationalShared notesBirch and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Noble Cedar, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter53
Day100
Night62
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night60
Category winnerAnkhMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,142
PerfumerLucas Sieuzac, Nathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews30
Overall rank#45,295
PerfumerClaudine de Vogel
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNoble CedarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNoble Cedar by Chopard opens with an immediate crackle of silver birch and bitter green sage. It feels crisp. The initial blast carries a sharp solvent lift before settling into dry pencil shavings and herbal warmth. The woods feel honest. You notice a flinty, almost vetiver-like smokiness that cuts cleanly through co…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Noble Cedar or Ankh?
Ankh takes 5 of 7 categories. Noble Cedar is rated 3.94/5 from 192 votes; Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes. Choose Noble Cedar for a woody and leather character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, 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, Noble Cedar or Ankh?
Ankh lasts longest (Ankh 76/100, Noble Cedar 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Noble Cedar or Ankh?
Ankh projects furthest (Ankh 77/100, Noble Cedar 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Noble Cedar and Ankh smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Birch and Virginia Cedar.
Is Noble Cedar or Ankh better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ankh is the stronger pick. For winter, Ankh is the stronger pick. Noble Cedar suits daytime wear; Ankh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Noble Cedar and Ankh?
Noble Cedar has top notes of Birch, heart notes of Sage, a base of Virginia Cedar and French labdanum. 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.
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