Ensign vs Al Kaser
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
EnsignChoose it for a herbal and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Al KaserChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Ensign2/4
Al Kaser2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ensign
- Sillage & projection
- Ensign
- Value for money
- Al Kaser
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Al Kaser
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EnsignInsider ParfumsAl KaserZimayaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%
4.38/ 5 · 68 votes
Have 54%Had 6%Want 40%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
29%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
51%Love
38%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
68 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEnsign
SillageEnsign
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAl KaserBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothherbal100%
smoky90%
oud80%
amber70%
balsamic60%
fresh spicy50%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
leather84%
woody77%
amber69%
oud61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, oud and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
ArtemisiaJasmineBergamotSaffron
Heart
GeraniumWhite RoseAmber
Base
IncenseAgarwoodOudSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverCedar
Top
LavenderSaffronArtemisiaBergamot
Heart
AgarwoodOudCypressGeraniumCedarLily-of-the-Valley
Base
AmberLeatherMusk
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Saffron and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring64
Summer27
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#50,576
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#7,778
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews16
Category winnerAl KaserHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEnsign by Insider Parfums is a bold, woody aromatic scent for those who gravitate toward intense, resinous profiles. Opening with a sharp hit of saffron and bergamot, it quickly moves into a deep heart of amber and white rose. The fragrance relies on a robust base of incense, oud, and cedar, making it an ideal choice …
Reviews →Zimaya Al Kaser hits with an immediate punch of bitter artemisia, herbal lavender, and metallic saffron. It is an aromatic leather composition that feels dry, medicinal, and unapologetically masculine from the first spray. As the harsh opening settles, cypress needle and dark cedarwood pull the scent toward a cool, co…
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, Ensign or Al Kaser?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ensign is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Al Kaser is rated 4.38/5 from 68 votes. Choose Ensign for a herbal and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Al Kaser for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Ensign or Al Kaser?
Ensign lasts longest (Ensign 100/100, Al Kaser 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ensign or Al Kaser?
Ensign projects furthest (Ensign 100/100, Al Kaser 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ensign and Al Kaser smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, oud and amber accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Saffron and Geranium.
Is Ensign or Al Kaser better for summer or winter?
Ensign suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ensign and Al Kaser?
Ensign has top notes of Artemisia, Jasmine, Bergamot and Saffron, heart notes of Geranium, White Rose and Amber, a base of Incense, Agarwood, Oud and Sandalwood. Al Kaser has top notes of Lavender, Saffron, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Agarwood, Oud, Cypress and Geranium, a base of Amber, Leather and Musk.
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