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Ummo vs Ankh

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

Updated 164 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ankh takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Ummo

    Choose it for a tobacco and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Ankh

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ummo2/7
Ankh5/7
Ratings & consensus
Ummo
Community sentiment
Ankh
Longevity
Ankh
Sillage & projection
Ankh
Value for money
Ankh
Versatility
Ankh
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Ummo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
UmmoXinú
AnkhScents of Time
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.16/ 5 · 136 votes
Have 30%Had 6%Want 63%
4.25/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 12%Had 9%Want 79%
Category winnerUmmoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
49%Love
31%Like
11%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate

136 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
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage77
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityAnkh

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value36
¤ Price value50
Category winnerAnkhBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
tobacco100%
sweet91%
amber83%
honey74%
aromatic65%
woody56%
woody100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
amber65%
warm spicy53%
sweet42%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
JuniperPink PepperBergamotLimeAmalfi Lemon
Heart
CypressBlack PepperBlack locustJasmineCinnamonGeraniumNutmegLavender
Base
VetyverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodBirchTobaccoHoneySandalwoodBenzoin
InformationalShared notesTobacco, Honey, Juniper and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring58
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night60
Category winnerAnkhMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men39
Unisex59
Women3
Men0
Unisex75
Women25
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,933

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#45,745

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUmmoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Xinú Ummo opens with a dry snap of aromatic juniper and raw tobacco leaf before settling into a warm pool of golden honey and sticky liquidambar resin. Designed by Rodrigo Flores-Roux, this unisex fragrance blends leafy tobacco blossom with earthy cedar wood and roasted tonka bean to balance sweetness with resinous ba…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ummo or Ankh?

Ankh takes 5 of 7 categories. Ummo is rated 4.16/5 from 136 votes; Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes. Choose Ummo for a tobacco and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ummo or Ankh?

Ankh lasts longest (Ankh 76/100, Ummo 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ummo or Ankh?

Ankh projects furthest (Ankh 77/100, Ummo 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ummo and Ankh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Honey, Juniper and Cedar.

Is Ummo or Ankh better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ummo and Ankh?

Ummo features Tobacco, Honey, Liquidambar, Tobacco Blossom and Juniper. 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.

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