Fragrance comparison

Summer Sunset vs Ankh

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

5 wins

Summer Sunset

L'Eau Maliz

4.5634 votes

Rank #23,210 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #41,258 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summer Sunset takes 5 of 7 categories.

Summer Sunset
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ankh
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Summer Sunset5/7

Ankh2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Summer SunsetL'Eau Maliz

AnkhScents of Time

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 22%Had 5%Want 73%

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 12%Had 9%Want 79%

Category winnerSummer SunsetRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

26%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

3%Hate

34 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

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySummer Sunset

SillageSummer Sunset

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSummer SunsetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

fruity58%

white floral44%

sweet30%

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

FigCypressJuniperRosemaryEucalyptusHoneysuckleSaltHoneyFireSandalwoodGardeniaHyacinth

No top / heart / base split published

Top

JuniperPink PepperBergamotLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CypressBlack PepperBlack locustJasmineCinnamonGeraniumNutmegLavender

Base

VetyverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodBirchTobaccoHoneySandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCypress, Juniper, Honey and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer100

Fall21

Winter16

Day100

Night56

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Category winnerAnkhMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex71

Women24

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#41,258

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSummer SunsetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Summer Sunset by L'Eau Maliz opens with a sharp burst of aromatic cypress, camphoraceous eucalyptus, and crushed rosemary. Within twenty minutes, the green initial blast settles into a sun-warmed fig center dusted with sea salt and pale gardenia. Small touches of golden honey and hyacinth round out the heart, preventi…

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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, Summer Sunset or Ankh?

Summer Sunset takes 5 of 7 categories. Summer Sunset is rated 4.56/5 from 34 votes; Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes. Choose Summer Sunset for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Summer Sunset or Ankh?

Summer Sunset lasts longest (Summer Sunset 85/100, Ankh 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Summer Sunset or Ankh?

Summer Sunset projects furthest (Summer Sunset 80/100, Ankh 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Summer Sunset and Ankh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Juniper, Honey and Sandalwood.

Is Summer Sunset or Ankh better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Summer Sunset and Ankh?

Summer Sunset features Fig, Cypress, Juniper, Rosemary and Eucalyptus. 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.