Fragrance comparison

Valero vs Ankh

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 254 ratings analysed

Valero

Parfums de Marly

3.01226 votes

Rank #18,306 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #41,488 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ankh takes 5 of 7 categories.

Valero
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ankh
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Valero2/7

Ankh5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ValeroParfums de Marly

AnkhScents of Time

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.01/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 23%Had 6%Want 71%

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

23%Love

23%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

29%Hate

226 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAnkh

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value10

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAnkhBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

warm spicy50%

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitronBergamotJuniper

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderGeraniumNutmegCypress

Base6-8+ hrs

Ambrox SuperPatchouliSandalwood

Top

JuniperPink PepperBergamotLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CypressBlack PepperBlack locustJasmineCinnamonGeraniumNutmegLavender

Base

VetyverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodBirchTobaccoHoneySandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Juniper, Lavender and Geranium. Durations are only published for Valero, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer97

Fall74

Winter28

Day100

Night37

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Category winnerValeroMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex13

Women7

Casual 38%Work 34%Date 17%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,306

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews93

Overall rank#41,488

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerValeroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Valero by Parfums de Marly hits skin with an immediate snap of tart citron, crisp bergamot, and chilled juniper berries. The first two minutes bring a fast solvent lift before aromatic lavender, nutmeg, and dry cypress take over the heart. It smells undeniably clean. Think of an upscale barbershop shave cream infused …

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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, Valero or Ankh?

Ankh takes 5 of 7 categories. Valero is rated 3.01/5 from 226 votes; Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes. Choose Valero for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime 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, Valero or Ankh?

Ankh lasts longest (Ankh 76/100, Valero 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Valero or Ankh?

Ankh projects furthest (Ankh 77/100, Valero 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Valero and Ankh smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Juniper, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Valero or Ankh better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Valero and Ankh?

Valero has top notes of Citron, Bergamot and Juniper, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Nutmeg and Cypress, a base of Ambrox Super, Patchouli and Sandalwood. 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.