Or de Calambac vs Ankh
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ankh takes 6 of 7 categories.
Or de CalambacChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
AnkhChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Or de Calambac1/7
Ankh6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ankh
- Community sentiment
- Ankh
- Longevity
- Ankh
- Sillage & projection
- Ankh
- Value for money
- Ankh
- Versatility
- Ankh
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Or de Calambac
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Or de CalambacChopardAnkhScents of TimeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 169 votes
Have 72%Had 28%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 hate41%Love
35%Like
14%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
169 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 winnerAnkhBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
oud77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
woody100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
amber65%
warm spicy53%
sweet42%
Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Star AnisePink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
CacaoHazelnutTonka BeanCinnamonJuniper
Base6-8+ hrs
Laotian OudMyrhhVetiverAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodLabdanumCypress
Top
JuniperPink PepperBergamotLimeAmalfi Lemon
Heart
CypressBlack PepperBlack locustJasmineCinnamonGeraniumNutmegLavender
Base
VetyverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodBirchTobaccoHoneySandalwoodBenzoin
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Cinnamon, Juniper and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Or de Calambac, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring44
Summer36
Fall94
Winter100
Day100
Night96
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#10,937
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched2019
Reviews14
Overall rank#45,745
PerfumerClaudine de Vogel
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOr de CalambacHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChopard Or de Calambac pairs precious Laotian oud with the comforting warmth of dry baking spices and gourmet confectionery. The first mist releases an energetic spark of pink pepper and spicy star anise that rapidly softens into bitter cacao powder, roasted hazelnuts, and fragrant cinnamon. As the fragrance warms on …
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, Or de Calambac or Ankh?
Ankh takes 6 of 7 categories. Or de Calambac is rated 4.07/5 from 169 votes; Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes. Choose Or de Calambac for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night 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, Or de Calambac or Ankh?
Ankh lasts longest (Ankh 76/100, Or de Calambac 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Or de Calambac or Ankh?
Ankh projects furthest (Ankh 77/100, Or de Calambac 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Or de Calambac and Ankh smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Cinnamon, Juniper and Guaiac Wood.
Is Or de Calambac or Ankh better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ankh is the stronger pick. For winter, Or de Calambac is the stronger pick. Or de Calambac suits day or night wear; Ankh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Or de Calambac and Ankh?
Or de Calambac has top notes of Star Anise and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cacao, Hazelnut, Tonka Bean and Cinnamon, a base of Laotian Oud, Myrhh, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud). 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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