Ensemble vs Tobago
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
23%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.
EnsembleChoose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
TobagoChoose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ensemble3/6
Tobago3/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Tobago
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ensemble
- Sillage & projection
- Tobago
- Value for money
- Tobago
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Ensemble
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ensemble
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EnsembleSospiro PerfumesTobagoYachtsmanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 137 votes
Have 39%Had 19%Want 42%
4.24/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 16%Had 16%Want 68%
Category winnerTobagoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
36%Like
9%Ok
13%Dislike
3%Hate
137 votes
24%Love
76%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEnsemble
SillageTobago
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTobagoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
powdery92%
woody84%
tobacco77%
sweet69%
musky61%
citrus100%
floral92%
warm spicy84%
fresh77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both citrus
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
Amalfi LemonTangerineFrangipaniMandarin Orange
Heart2-3 hrs
WisteriaRosemary
Base5-7 hrs
GingerTobaccoVetyveroak moss
Category winnerEnsembleLongest dry-down: 6-9 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring53
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night86
Spring80
Summer100
Fall100
Winter40
Day100
Night58
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#51,027
PerfumerJohn Verde
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Tobago by Yachtsman kicks off with a bright splash of juicy tangerine, zesty Amalfi lemon, and sweet tropical frangipani blossoms. It captures the sunny warmth of a Caribbean afternoon without turning into a sticky suntan lotion scent. As the initial citrus blast settles, garden rosemary and soft wisteria add a crisp,…
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 Tobago?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Ensemble is rated 3.96/5 from 137 votes; Tobago is rated 4.24/5 from 21 votes. Choose Ensemble for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Tobago for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ensemble or Tobago?
Ensemble lasts longest (Ensemble 82/100, Tobago 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ensemble or Tobago?
Projection is very close: Tobago 75/100, Ensemble 73/100 for sillage.
Do Ensemble and Tobago smell similar?
Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Tobacco.
Is Ensemble or Tobago better for summer or winter?
Ensemble suits daytime wear; Tobago suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ensemble and Tobago?
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. Tobago has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Tangerine, Frangipani and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Wisteria and Rosemary, a base of Ginger, Tobacco, Vetyver and oak moss.
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