Fragrance comparison

Ensis vs Balance

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 543 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ensis

V Canto

4.00467 votes

Rank #11,389 GreenFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Balance

Symétrie

3.1476 votes

Rank #24,545 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ensis takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ensis
Choose it for a green and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Balance
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ensis6/7

Balance1/7

Ratings & consensus: Ensis
Community sentiment: Ensis
Longevity: Ensis
Sillage & projection: Ensis
Value for money: Balance
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 Canto

BalanceSymétrie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 467 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%

3.14/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 33%Had 27%Want 40%

Category winnerEnsisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

43%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

467 votes

7%Love

32%Like

37%Ok

20%Dislike

5%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerEnsisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityEnsis

SillageEnsis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value79

Category winnerBalanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fruity91%

floral83%

aromatic74%

soft spicy65%

fresh56%

floral100%

white floral92%

musky84%

citrus77%

fresh69%

green61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, green and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

CassisGreen LeavesPansyBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

Black CurrantLilacLily-of-the-ValleyBulgarian Rose

Base5 to 8 hours

Metallic notesCacaoMuskPatchouliAmber

Top

FreesiaBergamotBlack Currant

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyBulgarian RoseYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskAmberSandalwoodWhite Woods

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Currant, Lily-of-the-Valley and Bulgarian Rose. Durations are only published for Ensis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall40

Winter15

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer77

Fall27

Winter12

Day100

Night26

Category winnerEnsisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex52

Women34

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,389

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#24,545

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerEnsisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ensis 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…

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Balance by Symétrie arrived in 2017 as a bright Floral Woody Musk aimed at women who appreciate a clean, professional scent profile. It opens with a crisp combination of Italian bergamot and freesia, quickly transitioning into a heart of soapy lily-of-the-valley and Bulgarian rose. This fragrance settles into a soft m…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ensis or Balance?

Ensis takes 6 of 7 categories. Ensis is rated 4.00/5 from 467 votes; Balance is rated 3.14/5 from 76 votes. Choose Ensis for a green and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Balance for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ensis or Balance?

Ensis lasts longest (Ensis 70/100, Balance 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ensis or Balance?

Ensis projects furthest (Ensis 62/100, Balance 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ensis and Balance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, green and fresh accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Lily-of-the-Valley and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Ensis or Balance better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ensis is the stronger pick. For winter, Ensis is the stronger pick. Ensis suits daytime wear; Balance suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ensis and Balance?

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. Balance has top notes of Freesia, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Bulgarian Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and White Woods.