Fragrance comparison

Bulgarian Rose vs Ensis

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 572 ratings analysed

Bulgarian Rose

Mahogany

3.66105 votes

Rank #27,434 AmberRose

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21%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Ensis

V Canto

4.00467 votes

Rank #11,389 GreenFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ensis takes 6 of 7 categories.

Bulgarian Rose
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Ensis
Choose it for a green and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bulgarian Rose1/7

Ensis6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bulgarian RoseMahogany

EnsisV Canto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 35%Had 22%Want 42%

4.00/ 5 · 467 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%

Category winnerEnsisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

105 votes

35%Love

43%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

467 votes

Category winnerEnsisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEnsis

SillageEnsis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value54

Category winnerBulgarian RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

rose92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

green100%

fruity91%

floral83%

aromatic74%

soft spicy65%

fresh56%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White RoseBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

Bulgarian RoseRaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyPlum

Base

BenzoinTonka BeanMuskAmberVanillaCedarSandalwood

Top1 to 2 hours

CassisGreen LeavesPansyBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

Black CurrantLilacLily-of-the-ValleyBulgarian Rose

Base5 to 8 hours

Metallic notesCacaoMuskPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Bulgarian Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Ensis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer85

Fall40

Winter15

Day100

Night32

Category winnerEnsisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men14

Unisex52

Women34

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#11,389

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerEnsisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mahogany Bulgarian Rose offers a rich floral profile centered on a deep rose note. It starts with a juicy splash of black currant and bright mandarin orange before settling into a warm foundation of sweet tonka bean and benzoin. This fragrance suits casual evening wear during cooler spring and autumn nights.

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Ensis by V Canto delivers an invigorating clash of crushed foliage and tart fruit built around cassis, green leaves, and crisp bergamot. The scent quickly introduces a dark berry sweetness through black currant, balanced by a clean floral bouquet of lilac, lily-of-the-valley, and Bulgarian rose. What sets it apart fro…

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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, Bulgarian Rose or Ensis?

Ensis takes 6 of 7 categories. Bulgarian Rose is rated 3.66/5 from 105 votes; Ensis is rated 4.00/5 from 467 votes. Choose Bulgarian Rose for a amber and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Ensis for a green and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bulgarian Rose or Ensis?

Ensis lasts longest (Ensis 70/100, Bulgarian Rose 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bulgarian Rose or Ensis?

Ensis projects furthest (Ensis 62/100, Bulgarian Rose 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bulgarian Rose and Ensis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Bulgarian Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Bulgarian Rose or Ensis better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ensis is the stronger pick. For winter, Bulgarian Rose is the stronger pick. Ensis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bulgarian Rose and Ensis?

Bulgarian Rose has top notes of White Rose, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Raspberry, Lily-of-the-Valley and Plum, a base of Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Musk and Amber. Ensis has top notes of Cassis, Green Leaves, Pansy and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Currant, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Metallic notes, Cacao, Musk and Patchouli.