Fragrance comparison

Rouge Royal For Men vs Ankh

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 68 ratings analysed

Rouge Royal For Men

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.9240 votes

Rank #17,018 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #43,670 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ankh takes 5 of 7 categories.

Rouge Royal For Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ankh
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Rouge Royal For Men2/7

Ankh5/7

Ratings & consensus: Ankh
Community sentiment: Ankh
Longevity: Ankh
Sillage & projection: Ankh
Value for money: Rouge Royal For Men
Versatility: Ankh
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rouge Royal For Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rouge Royal For MenPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

AnkhScents of Time

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

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

35%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

40 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAnkh

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRouge Royal For MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

honey77%

cinnamon69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

White HoneyCinnamonCardamomResinLavenderGeraniumVirginia CedarAmalfi LemonSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

JuniperPink PepperBergamotLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CypressBlack PepperBlack locustJasmineCinnamonGeraniumNutmegLavender

Base

VetyverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodBirchTobaccoHoneySandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Lavender, Geranium and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Rouge Royal For Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer14

Fall93

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Category winnerAnkhMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex0

Women13

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,018

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#43,670

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRouge Royal For MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rouge Royal For Men by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a warm spicy and woody fragrance centered on an unusual pairing of rich white honey and piquant baking spice. The scent opens with a brief splash of Amalfi lemon before settling into a heart driven by cinnamon, pungent cardamom, and fresh lavender. As it develops o…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rouge Royal For Men or Ankh?

Ankh takes 5 of 7 categories. Rouge Royal For Men is rated 3.92/5 from 40 votes; Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes. Choose Rouge Royal For Men for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening 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, Rouge Royal For Men or Ankh?

They last about the same: Ankh 76/100, Rouge Royal For Men 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Rouge Royal For Men or Ankh?

Ankh projects furthest (Ankh 77/100, Rouge Royal For Men 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rouge Royal For Men and Ankh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Lavender, Geranium and Virginia Cedar.

Is Rouge Royal For Men or Ankh better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ankh is the stronger pick. For winter, Rouge Royal For Men is the stronger pick. Rouge Royal For Men suits evening wear; Ankh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rouge Royal For Men and Ankh?

Rouge Royal For Men features White Honey, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Resin and Lavender. 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.