Ensemble vs Caspian Sea
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Caspian Sea takes 4 of 5 categories.
EnsembleChoose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Caspian SeaChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ensemble1/5
Caspian Sea4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Caspian Sea
- Sillage & projection
- Caspian Sea
- Value for money
- Caspian Sea
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Caspian Sea
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ensemble
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EnsembleSospiro PerfumesCaspian SeaYANIWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 137 votes
Have 39%Had 19%Want 42%
5.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 0%Had 5%Want 95%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
36%Like
9%Ok
13%Dislike
3%Hate
137 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCaspian Sea
SillageCaspian Sea
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCaspian SeaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
powdery92%
woody84%
tobacco77%
sweet69%
musky61%
citrus100%
aromatic91%
marine83%
woody74%
rose65%
fruity56%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Calabrian bergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
SandalwoodTobaccoPink Pepper
Base6-9 hrs
Mexican VanillaMusk
Top20-30 mins
Sea waterMandarin OrangeBergamotRed Apple
Heart2-3 hrs
RoseAmalfi LemonCardamom
Base7-9+ hrs
TobaccoOakWoodsy Notes
Category winnerCaspian SeaLongest dry-down: 7-9+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring53
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night86
Spring75
Summer100
Fall25
Winter0
Day100
Night67
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#9,209
PerfumerChris Maurice
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#35,712
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerEnsembleHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSospiro 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…
Reviews →Caspian Sea by YANI captures the crisp feeling of cool ocean spray rolling over sun-warmed coastal orchards into a dense woodland. The scent opens with an instant splash of salty sea water paired with juicy mandarin orange, sparkling bergamot, and crisp red apple slice. As the brisk opening settles, a clean touch of A…
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, Ensemble or Caspian Sea?
Caspian Sea takes 4 of 5 categories. Ensemble is rated 3.96/5 from 137 votes; Caspian Sea is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Ensemble for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Caspian Sea for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ensemble or Caspian Sea?
Caspian Sea lasts longest (Caspian Sea 87/100, Ensemble 82/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ensemble or Caspian Sea?
Projection is very close: Caspian Sea 75/100, Ensemble 73/100 for sillage.
Do Ensemble and Caspian Sea smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Tobacco.
Is Ensemble or Caspian Sea better for summer or winter?
Ensemble suits daytime wear; Caspian Sea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ensemble and Caspian Sea?
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. Caspian Sea has top notes of Sea water, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Red Apple, heart notes of Rose, Amalfi Lemon and Cardamom, a base of Tobacco, Oak and Woodsy Notes.
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