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Ensis vs Dilis Classic Collection No. 2

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

Updated 525 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ensis takes 4 of 8 categories.

  • Ensis

    Choose it for a green and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Dilis Classic Collection No. 2

    Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ensis4/8
Dilis Classic Collection No. 23/8
Ratings & consensus
Ensis
Community sentiment
Ensis
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Dilis Classic Collection No. 2
Value for money
Dilis Classic Collection No. 2
Versatility
Dilis Classic Collection No. 2
Note pyramid (duration)
Ensis
Fragranxe ranking
Ensis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
EnsisV Canto
Dilis Classic Collection No. 2Dilís Parfum
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 467 votes
Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%
3.74/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 48%Had 21%Want 30%
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

19%Love
55%Like
10%Ok
12%Dislike
3%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerEnsisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageDilis Classic Collection No. 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value77
Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
fruity91%
floral83%
aromatic74%
soft spicy65%
fresh56%
woody100%
earthy92%
green84%
aromatic77%
musky69%
powdery61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both green and aromatic

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
Top30 to 45 minutes
GalbanumCassisHyacinthBergamotRaspberryBulgarian Rose
Heart2 to 3 hours
HoneyCedarYlang-YlangTuberoseNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyIrisJasmine
Base5 to 8 hours
OakmossCivettaVetiverSpicesMuskPatchouliSandalwoodAmber
Category winnerEnsisLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer85
Fall40
Winter15
Day100
Night32
Spring43
Summer19
Fall100
Winter86
Day86
Night100
Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 2Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men14
Unisex52
Women34
Men9
Unisex9
Women82
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,389

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#38,645

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 by Dilís Parfum delivers a rich, vintage chypre floral profile built around sharp green vegetation, deep woods, and classic animalic undertones. The fragrance opens with a brisk wave of bitter galbanum, tart cassis, and green hyacinth before settling into a dense floral bouquet sweetened…

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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 Dilis Classic Collection No. 2?

Ensis takes 4 of 8 categories. Ensis is rated 4.00/5 from 467 votes; Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 is rated 3.74/5 from 58 votes. Choose Ensis for a green and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 for a woody and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ensis or Dilis Classic Collection No. 2?

They last about the same: Ensis 70/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ensis or Dilis Classic Collection No. 2?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 projects furthest (Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 68/100, Ensis 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ensis and Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cassis, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Ensis or Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ensis is the stronger pick. For winter, Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 is the stronger pick. Ensis suits daytime wear; Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ensis and Dilis Classic Collection No. 2?

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. Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 has top notes of Galbanum, Cassis, Hyacinth and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Cedar, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Oakmoss, Civetta, Vetiver and Spices.

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