Ensis vs A Bloom
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ensis takes 6 of 7 categories.
EnsisChoose it for a green and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
A BloomChoose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ensis6/7
A Bloom1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ensis
- Community sentiment
- Ensis
- Longevity
- Ensis
- Sillage & projection
- Ensis
- Value for money
- A Bloom
- Versatility
- Ensis
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ensis
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EnsisV CantoA BloomLove PassportWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 467 votes
Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%
3.56/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 23%Had 32%Want 45%
Category winnerEnsisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
43%Like
10%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
467 votes
16%Love
53%Like
3%Ok
28%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
Category winnerEnsisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEnsis
SillageEnsis
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerA BloomBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
fruity91%
floral83%
aromatic74%
soft spicy65%
fresh56%
fruity100%
floral92%
citrus84%
fresh77%
cherry69%
sweet61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop1 to 2 hours
CassisGreen LeavesPansyBergamot
Heart3 to 5 hours
Black CurrantLilacLily-of-the-ValleyBulgarian Rose
Base5 to 8 hours
Metallic notesCacaoMuskPatchouliAmber
Top
Black CurrantCherryGrapefruitLemonBergamot
Heart
ApricotRed AppleLilacMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyPeony
Base
VioletAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Currant, Lilac and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Ensis, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer85
Fall40
Winter15
Day100
Night32
Spring100
Summer33
Fall17
Winter17
Day100
Night15
Category winnerEnsisMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,389
PerfumerPaolo Terenzi
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#46,946
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerEnsisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEnsis by V Canto delivers an invigorating clash of crushed foliage and tart fruit built around cassis, green leaves, and crisp bergamot. The scent quickly introduces a dark berry sweetness through black currant, balanced by a clean floral bouquet of lilac, lily-of-the-valley, and Bulgarian rose. What sets it apart fro…
Reviews →A Bloom by Love Passport offers a bright, fruit-forward experience for women who enjoy playful floral scents. It opens with a zesty mix of cherry, grapefruit, and bergamot, leading into a heart of crisp red apple, apricot, and peony. This fragrance works well as a daytime companion for warm spring days, providing a fr…
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, Ensis or A Bloom?
Ensis takes 6 of 7 categories. Ensis is rated 4.00/5 from 467 votes; A Bloom is rated 3.56/5 from 32 votes. Choose Ensis for a green and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose A Bloom for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ensis or A Bloom?
Ensis lasts longest (Ensis 70/100, A Bloom 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ensis or A Bloom?
Ensis projects furthest (Ensis 62/100, A Bloom 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ensis and A Bloom smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Lilac and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Ensis or A Bloom better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ensis is the stronger pick. For winter, A Bloom is the stronger pick. Ensis suits daytime wear; A Bloom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ensis and A Bloom?
Ensis has top notes of Cassis, Green Leaves, Pansy and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Currant, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Metallic notes, Cacao, Musk and Patchouli. A Bloom has top notes of Black Currant, Cherry, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Apricot, Red Apple, Lilac and Magnolia, a base of Violet, Amber and Musk.
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