Fragrance comparison

Shéliane vs Ankh

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 186 ratings analysed

Shéliane

Detaille

4.08158 votes

Rank #11,674 AmberYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #41,223 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ankh takes 5 of 7 categories.

Shéliane
Choose it for a amber and yellow floral 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.

Shéliane2/7

Ankh5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShélianeDetaille

AnkhScents of Time

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 49%Had 10%Want 41%

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

38%Love

44%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

158 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

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAnkh

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value50

Category winnerShélianeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

yellow floral92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both amber, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CloveCorianderNutmegOrangeBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineIris

Base6-8 hrs

AmberBenzoinVanilleFrench labdanum

Top

JuniperPink PepperBergamotLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CypressBlack PepperBlack locustJasmineCinnamonGeraniumNutmegLavender

Base

VetyverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodBirchTobaccoHoneySandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Shéliane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Category winnerAnkhMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex22

Women75

Date 41%Work 22%Party 20%Casual 17%

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#41,223

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShélianeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shéliane by Detaille is an amber floral eau de toilette that blends bright Mediterranean citrus with antique spice and golden resins. The first spray delivers a crisp punch of Amalfi lemon, sweet orange, and sharp clove before settling into a warm heart of ylang-ylang, powdery iris, and velvety rose. As the hours tick…

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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, Shéliane or Ankh?

Ankh takes 5 of 7 categories. Shéliane is rated 4.08/5 from 158 votes; Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes. Choose Shéliane for a amber and yellow floral 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, Shéliane or Ankh?

They last about the same: Ankh 76/100, Shéliane 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Shéliane or Ankh?

Ankh projects furthest (Ankh 77/100, Shéliane 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shéliane and Ankh smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Jasmine.

Is Shéliane or Ankh better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Shéliane and Ankh?

Shéliane has top notes of Clove, Coriander, Nutmeg and Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Vanille 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.