Fragrance comparison

Vanithe vs Ankh

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 310 ratings analysed

Vanithe

Nez a Nez

3.81282 votes

Rank #9,812 VanillaAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #45,745 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ankh takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

Vanithe1/7

Ankh6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VanitheNez a Nez

AnkhScents of Time

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 282 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

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

32%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

221 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 / hate74

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAnkh

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAnkhBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon VerbenaTeaRosemary

Heart

JasmineVirginia CedarGuaiac Wood

Base

HoneyVanillaTonka BeanBenzoin

Top

JuniperPink PepperBergamotLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CypressBlack PepperBlack locustJasmineCinnamonGeraniumNutmegLavender

Base

VetyverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodBirchTobaccoHoneySandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Virginia Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Honey. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Category winnerAnkhMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,812

PerfumerKarine Chevallier

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#45,745

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVanitheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vanithe by Nez a Nez plays with a cooling tea and bright lemon verbena opening before settling into a warm, resinous vanilla and honey base. It is a chameleon on the skin, shifting from aromatic, herbal freshness to a cozy, sweet woody embrace. Designed for those who want a unique, evolving scent that bridges the gap …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vanithe or Ankh?

Ankh takes 6 of 7 categories. Vanithe is rated 3.81/5 from 282 votes; Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes. Choose Vanithe for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanithe or Ankh?

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

Which projects more, Vanithe or Ankh?

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

Do Vanithe and Ankh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Virginia Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Honey.

Is Vanithe or Ankh better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Vanithe and Ankh?

Vanithe has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Tea and Rosemary, heart notes of Jasmine, Virginia Cedar and Guaiac Wood, a base of Honey, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Benzoin. 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.