Fragrance comparison

Sabotage vs Ankh

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

2 wins

Sabotage

Ayala Moriel

4.605 votes

Rank #34,904 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #41,488 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sabotage takes 2 of 2 categories.

Sabotage
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ankh
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Sabotage2/2

Ankh0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SabotageAyala Moriel

AnkhScents of Time

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 12%Had 9%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

32%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageSabotage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

white floral65%

fresh spicy48%

sweet30%

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic, fresh spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Amalfi LemonBergamotAfrican Orange FlowerLemon TreePepperWater NotesTobaccoTonka BeanVetyver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

JuniperPink PepperBergamotLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CypressBlack PepperBlack locustJasmineCinnamonGeraniumNutmegLavender

Base

VetyverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodBirchTobaccoHoneySandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Tobacco and Vetyver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,904

PerfumerAyala Moriel

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#41,488

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSabotageHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sabotage opens sharper than its polished note list suggests, with a bitter citrus flash that quickly settles into lemony, soapy freshness. As it dries, tonka, soft tobacco and vetiver give it a grounded, clean masculine shape. It suits someone who likes citrus with texture rather than a bright cologne effect. The ove…

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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, Sabotage or Ankh?

Sabotage takes 2 of 2 categories. Sabotage is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes. Choose Sabotage for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Sabotage or Ankh?

Sabotage projects furthest (Sabotage 83/100, Ankh 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sabotage and Ankh smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Tobacco and Vetyver.

Is Sabotage or Ankh better for summer or winter?

Sabotage suits daytime wear; Ankh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sabotage and Ankh?

Sabotage features Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, African Orange Flower, Lemon Tree and Pepper. 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.