Fragrance comparison

Dawn vs Enslaved

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 464 ratings analysed

Dawn

Mar Galliti

3.754 votes

Rank #53,611 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Enslaved

Roja Dove

4.04460 votes

Rank #2,077 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enslaved takes 2 of 3 categories.

Dawn
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Enslaved
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Dawn1/3

Enslaved2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DawnMar Galliti

EnslavedRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 2%Had 0%Want 98%

4.04/ 5 · 460 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

43%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

301 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityDawn

SillageEnslaved

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value40

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

herbal69%

earthy61%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LimeDillPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Lemon BalmSageChamomileTulsi

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverCognacLabdanum

Top

LavenderBergamotLimeLemon

Heart

CarnationYlang-YlangGeraniumRoseJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

AmberLabdanumOakmossMuskVetiverPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesLime, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Dawn, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night47

Spring42

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Casual 46%Work 31%Date 15%Party 8%

Men5

Unisex42

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,611

PerfumerZita Gyurokovics

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#2,077

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews56

Category winnerEnslavedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mar Galliti Dawn smells like stepping into a cold, misty herb garden right as the sun breaks over the tree line. The initial spray hits with a brisk snap of sour lime, crushed green dill, and a prickle of pink pepper. It is sharp and medicinal for the first three minutes before settling down. As your skin warms the oi…

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Enslaved opens with a bright flash of citrus and lavender, then quickly settles into a rich carnation, amber and moss structure that feels warm, spicy and unmistakably old-school. The floral heart stays in the background while the resinous base does most of the talking. This suits shoppers who enjoy vintage-leaning or…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dawn or Enslaved?

Enslaved takes 2 of 3 categories. Dawn is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Enslaved is rated 4.04/5 from 460 votes. Choose Dawn for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Enslaved for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Dawn or Enslaved?

Dawn lasts longest (Dawn 90/100, Enslaved 87/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dawn or Enslaved?

Projection is very close: Enslaved 76/100, Dawn 75/100 for sillage.

Do Dawn and Enslaved smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Lime, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Labdanum.

Is Dawn or Enslaved better for summer or winter?

Dawn suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dawn and Enslaved?

Dawn has top notes of Lime, Dill and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lemon Balm, Sage, Chamomile and Tulsi, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cognac and Labdanum. Enslaved has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Geranium and Rose, a base of Amber, Labdanum, Oakmoss and Musk.