Fragrance comparison

Ensign vs Tokyo

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ensign

Insider Parfums

3.867 votes

Rank #45,586 HerbalSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Tokyo

Varriale Profumi

4.333 votes

Rank #51,741 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ensign takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ensign
Choose it for a herbal and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Tokyo
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Ensign3/4

Tokyo1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EnsignInsider Parfums

TokyoVarriale Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 55%Had 18%Want 27%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

33%Love

67%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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityEnsign

SillageEnsign

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value83

Category winnerTokyoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

herbal100%

smoky90%

oud80%

amber70%

balsamic60%

fresh spicy50%

amber100%

oud88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

metallic53%

powdery42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ArtemisiaJasmineBergamotSaffron

Heart

GeraniumWhite RoseAmber

Base

IncenseAgarwoodOudSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverCedar

Top15-30 mins

SaffronJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

AmberAgarwoodOud

Base6-10 hrs

CedarwoodFir Resin

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Saffron, Amber and Agarwood. Durations are only published for Tokyo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 39%Party 29%Casual 17%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,586

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#51,741

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEnsignHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ensign 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 …

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Tokyo by Varriale Profumi hits the senses with immediate intensity. Saffron and sweet jasmine spark the opening with a bright, metallic floral snap. That initial bite settles quickly. Rich amber and dark agarwood take over the mid phase within twenty minutes, spreading a dense resinous warmth across the skin. Beneath …

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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, Ensign or Tokyo?

Ensign takes 3 of 4 categories. Ensign is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Tokyo is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Ensign for a herbal and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Tokyo for a amber and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ensign or Tokyo?

Ensign lasts longest (Ensign 100/100, Tokyo 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ensign or Tokyo?

Ensign projects furthest (Ensign 100/100, Tokyo 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ensign and Tokyo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and oud accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Saffron, Amber and Agarwood.

Is Ensign or Tokyo better for summer or winter?

Ensign suits evening wear; Tokyo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ensign and Tokyo?

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. Tokyo has top notes of Saffron and Jasmine, heart notes of Amber, Agarwood and Oud, a base of Cedarwood and Fir Resin.