Fragrance comparison

Ensemble vs Amabile

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 616 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ensemble

Sospiro Perfumes

3.96137 votes

Rank #9,187 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Amabile

Xerjoff

3.19479 votes

Rank #15,438 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ensemble takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ensemble
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Amabile
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Ensemble6/7

Amabile1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EnsembleSospiro Perfumes

AmabileXerjoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 39%Had 19%Want 42%

3.19/ 5 · 479 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerEnsembleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

137 votes

24%Love

23%Like

18%Ok

21%Dislike

15%Hate

479 votes

Category winnerEnsembleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityEnsemble

SillageEnsemble

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value32

Category winnerEnsembleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

woody84%

tobacco77%

sweet69%

musky61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

woody69%

fruity61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

SandalwoodTobaccoPink Pepper

Base6-9 hrs

Mexican VanillaMusk

Top

Green AppleAmalfi LemonCalabrian bergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

Guatemalan CardamomPink PepperJasmine

Base

Mexican VanillaWhite MuskAtlas CedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Pink Pepper and Mexican Vanilla. Durations are only published for Ensemble, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Spring100

Summer93

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmabileMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men49

Unisex40

Women11

Men16

Unisex61

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,187

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#15,438

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews54

Category winnerEnsembleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sospiro Ensemble opens with a fast splash of crisp lemon, sweet mandarin orange, and bright bergamot before settling into its true character: a cozy blend of dry tobacco leaf, creamy sandalwood, and warm vanilla. While the citrus gives you an energetic burst for the first fifteen minutes, the heart turns smooth, woody…

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Xerjoff Amabile opens with an energetic clash of sour green apple, Amalfi lemon, and Calabrian bergamot. Rather than settling into a simple citrus splash, perfumer Chris Maurice pushes warm Guatemalan cardamom and pink pepper into the heart, creating a dry aromatic tension. The dry-down shifts away from the sharp tart…

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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, Ensemble or Amabile?

Ensemble takes 6 of 7 categories. Ensemble is rated 3.96/5 from 137 votes; Amabile is rated 3.19/5 from 479 votes. Choose Ensemble for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Amabile for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ensemble or Amabile?

Ensemble lasts longest (Ensemble 82/100, Amabile 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ensemble or Amabile?

Ensemble projects furthest (Ensemble 73/100, Amabile 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ensemble and Amabile smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Pink Pepper and Mexican Vanilla.

Is Ensemble or Amabile better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amabile is the stronger pick. For winter, Ensemble is the stronger pick. Ensemble suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ensemble and Amabile?

Ensemble has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sandalwood, Tobacco and Pink Pepper, a base of Mexican Vanilla and Musk. Amabile has top notes of Green Apple, Amalfi Lemon, Calabrian bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Guatemalan Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Jasmine, a base of Mexican Vanilla, White Musk, Atlas Cedar and Patchouli.