Fragrance comparison

Olibanum vs Ankh

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

4 wins

Olibanum

Evocative Perfumes

4.6629 votes

Rank #18,630 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #40,163 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Olibanum takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Olibanum4/7

Ankh2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OlibanumEvocative Perfumes

AnkhScents of Time

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.66/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 17%Had 5%Want 79%

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 12%Had 9%Want 79%

Category winnerOlibanumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

28%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

32%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerOlibanumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value50

Category winnerOlibanumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

smoky60%

iris50%

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

Scent match54%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

CypressJuniper

Heart2-4 hrs

OlibanumIris

Base8-12+ hrs

Ash

Top

JuniperPink PepperBergamotLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CypressBlack PepperBlack locustJasmineCinnamonGeraniumNutmegLavender

Base

VetyverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodBirchTobaccoHoneySandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCypress and Juniper. Durations are only published for Olibanum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night92

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Category winnerAnkhMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,630

PerfumerMark Evans

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#40,163

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOlibanumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Evocative Perfumes Olibanum strips away modern sweetness to deliver raw, meditative frankincense. The opening hits fast. Fresh crushed cypress and bitter juniper needles deliver a brisk, pine-scented shock to the nose. Within twenty minutes, the coniferous blast calms down. Earthy olibanum resin steps forward alongsi…

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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, Olibanum or Ankh?

Olibanum takes 4 of 7 categories. Olibanum is rated 4.66/5 from 29 votes; Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes. Choose Olibanum for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Olibanum or Ankh?

They last about the same: Olibanum 76/100, Ankh 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Olibanum or Ankh?

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

Do Olibanum and Ankh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress and Juniper.

Is Olibanum or Ankh better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Olibanum and Ankh?

Olibanum has top notes of Cypress and Juniper, heart notes of Olibanum and Iris, a base of Ash. 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.