Fragrance comparison

Violet Ends vs Ankh

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 305 ratings analysed

Violet Ends

Boy Smells

3.89277 votes

Rank #5,229 LeatherViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

5 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 5 of 7 categories.

Violet Ends
Choose it for a leather and violet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ankh
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Violet Ends2/7

Ankh5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Violet EndsBoy Smells

AnkhScents of Time

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 277 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

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

40%Love

27%Like

17%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

277 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAnkh

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value50

Category winnerViolet EndsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

violet92%

tobacco84%

green77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletRhubarbBlack PepperBergamot

Heart

TobaccoBlack TeaIrisOlibanum

Base

LeatherBirchPapyrus

Top

JuniperPink PepperBergamotLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CypressBlack PepperBlack locustJasmineCinnamonGeraniumNutmegLavender

Base

VetyverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodBirchTobaccoHoneySandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Bergamot, Tobacco and Birch. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer36

Fall100

Winter82

Day65

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Category winnerAnkhMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex59

Women18

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,229

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews67

Overall rank#45,745

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerViolet EndsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boy Smells Violet Ends opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and tart rhubarb before settling into smoky leather and dark tobacco. Jérôme Epinette contrasts delicate violet petals with harsh birch and papyrus to create a moody, dry scent profile. It wears best during crisp fall evenings, giving off an atmospheric, …

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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, Violet Ends or Ankh?

Ankh takes 5 of 7 categories. Violet Ends is rated 3.89/5 from 277 votes; Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes. Choose Violet Ends for a leather and violet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening 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, Violet Ends or Ankh?

Ankh lasts longest (Ankh 76/100, Violet Ends 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Violet Ends or Ankh?

Ankh projects furthest (Ankh 77/100, Violet Ends 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Violet Ends and Ankh smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bergamot, Tobacco and Birch.

Is Violet Ends or Ankh better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Violet Ends and Ankh?

Violet Ends has top notes of Violet, Rhubarb, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco, Black Tea, Iris and Olibanum, a base of Leather, Birch and Papyrus. 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.