ASHES PRIVILEGE vs Ensign
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
ASHES PRIVILEGEChoose it for a aromatic and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
EnsignChoose it for a herbal and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
ASHES PRIVILEGE2/4
Ensign2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ensign
- Sillage & projection
- Ensign
- Value for money
- ASHES PRIVILEGE
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- ASHES PRIVILEGE
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ASHES PRIVILEGEAMD PerfumesEnsignInsider ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
3.86/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate75%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
43%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
29%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEnsign
SillageEnsign
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerASHES PRIVILEGEBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
soft spicy92%
woody84%
amber77%
smoky69%
warm spicy61%
herbal100%
smoky90%
oud80%
amber70%
balsamic60%
fresh spicy50%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both smoky and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
IncensePink PepperBergamotLitchi
Heart
Clary SageCypriol Oil or NagarmothaRose GeraniumArtemisia
Base
AgarwoodOudSandalwoodPatchouliCedar
Top
ArtemisiaJasmineBergamotSaffron
Heart
GeraniumWhite RoseAmber
Base
IncenseAgarwoodOudSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverCedar
InformationalShared notesIncense, Bergamot, Artemisia and Agarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#44,865
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#50,576
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerASHES PRIVILEGEHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotASHES PRIVILEGE by AMD Perfumes is a Woody Chypre fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. ASHES PRIVILEGE was launched in 2025. Top notes are Incense, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Litchi; middle notes are Clary Sage, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Rose Geranium and Artemisia; base notes are Incense, Agarwood, O…
Reviews →Ensign by Insider Parfums is a bold, woody aromatic scent for those who gravitate toward intense, resinous profiles. Opening with a sharp hit of saffron and bergamot, it quickly moves into a deep heart of amber and white rose. The fragrance relies on a robust base of incense, oud, and cedar, making it an ideal choice …
Reviews →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, ASHES PRIVILEGE or Ensign?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. ASHES PRIVILEGE is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Ensign is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose ASHES PRIVILEGE for a aromatic and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ensign for a herbal and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, ASHES PRIVILEGE or Ensign?
Ensign lasts longest (Ensign 100/100, ASHES PRIVILEGE 85/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, ASHES PRIVILEGE or Ensign?
Ensign projects furthest (Ensign 100/100, ASHES PRIVILEGE 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Do ASHES PRIVILEGE and Ensign smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share smoky and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Bergamot, Artemisia and Agarwood.
Is ASHES PRIVILEGE or Ensign better for summer or winter?
ASHES PRIVILEGE suits daytime wear; Ensign suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in ASHES PRIVILEGE and Ensign?
ASHES PRIVILEGE has top notes of Incense, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Litchi, heart notes of Clary Sage, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Rose Geranium and Artemisia, a base of Agarwood, Oud, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Ensign has top notes of Artemisia, Jasmine, Bergamot and Saffron, heart notes of Geranium, White Rose and Amber, a base of Incense, Agarwood, Oud and Sandalwood.
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