Fragrance comparison

Spicy.quatro vs Ankh

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

3 wins

Spicy.quatro

Maracujá Brasil

4.7218 votes

Rank #36,219 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #40,714 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spicy.quatro takes 3 of 5 categories.

Spicy.quatro
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ankh
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Spicy.quatro3/5

Ankh2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Spicy.quatroMaracujá Brasil

AnkhScents of Time

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.72/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 12%Had 9%Want 79%

Category winnerSpicy.quatroRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

78%Love

17%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAnkh

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSpicy.quatroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

sweet69%

tobacco61%

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Tobacco LeafJuniperBlack PepperSageGeranium

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveNutmegLily of the ValleyRosePink Pepper

Base6-8 hrs

MuskSweet NotesAmberGuaiac WoodCedar

Top

JuniperPink PepperBergamotLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CypressBlack PepperBlack locustJasmineCinnamonGeraniumNutmegLavender

Base

VetyverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodBirchTobaccoHoneySandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Black Pepper, Geranium and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Spicy.quatro, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day85

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

Casual 30%Date 28%Work 26%Party 16%

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,219

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,714

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSpicy.quatroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spicy.quatro by Maracujá Brasil kicks off with a sharp, bracing punch of black pepper and juniper berries. Do not overspray it. The initial alcohol flash burns off in two minutes, making way for aromatic sage and a green geranium leaf bite. Soon, warm clove and sweet nutmeg take control of the heart. The background st…

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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, Spicy.quatro or Ankh?

Spicy.quatro takes 3 of 5 categories. Spicy.quatro is rated 4.72/5 from 18 votes; Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes. Choose Spicy.quatro for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Spicy.quatro or Ankh?

Ankh lasts longest (Ankh 76/100, Spicy.quatro 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Spicy.quatro or Ankh?

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

Do Spicy.quatro and Ankh smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper, Black Pepper, Geranium and Nutmeg.

Is Spicy.quatro or Ankh better for summer or winter?

Spicy.quatro suits evening wear; Ankh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Spicy.quatro and Ankh?

Spicy.quatro has top notes of Tobacco Leaf, Juniper, Black Pepper and Sage, heart notes of Clove, Nutmeg, Lily of the Valley and Rose, a base of Musk, Sweet Notes, Amber and Guaiac Wood. 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.