Ashes
meets XXX Charcoal.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Different note lists
The records do not list any identical notes. They may still share accords.
Concentration not recorded leads with woody; Concentration not recorded leads with fresh spicy. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Franck Boclet AshesConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Ermenegildo Zegna XXX CharcoalConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2016 | 2021 |
| Leading accords | woody · amber · warm spicy | fresh spicy · warm spicy · mineral |
| Notes unique to this record | Wormwood, Cloves, Atlas Cedar, Virginia Cedar, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, Incense, Woody Notes, Amber, Musk | Graphite, Black Pepper, Saffron, elemi, Norlimbanol™ |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.34 · 124 votes | 3.58 · 76 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.32 · 144 votes | 2.15 · 74 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.
A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.
Ashes
Extrait de parfum · France listing · 100 mL bottle
Alcohol denat. (sd alcohol 39-c), Aqua (water), Parfum (fragrance), Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Limonene, Eugenol, Cinnamal, Linalool, Geraniol
Undated manufacturer website declaration for the listed format. Concentration is identified by its official collection. Check the packaging supplied for the list applicable to your batch.
Source: Franck Boclet official French product ingredient declaration · Checked 2026-09-22
XXX Charcoal
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed woody and amber direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed fresh spicy and warm spicy direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.