Fragrance comparison

Ensis vs Molinard de Molinard

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 964 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ensis

V Canto

4.00467 votes

Rank #11,389 GreenFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Molinard de Molinard

Molinard · 1979

3.96497 votes

Rank #10,857 GreenFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ensis takes 4 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.
Molinard de Molinard
Choose it for a green and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ensis4/7

Molinard de Molinard3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EnsisV Canto

Molinard de MolinardMolinard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 467 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%

3.96/ 5 · 497 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

35%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

235 votes

Category winnerEnsisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityEnsis

SillageEnsis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value62

Category winnerMolinard de MolinardBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fruity91%

floral83%

aromatic74%

soft spicy65%

fresh56%

green100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

yellow floral69%

amber61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both green, fruity 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

Top

Green NotesAsafoetidaBlack CurrantCassisFruity NotesLemonBergamot

Heart

NarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineYlang-YlangBulgarian Rose

Base

VetiverIncenseLabdanumMuskAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCassis, Bergamot, Black Currant 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 season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall40

Winter15

Day100

Night32

Spring87

Summer53

Fall100

Winter45

Day100

Night41

Category winnerMolinard de MolinardMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex52

Women34

Men4

Unisex30

Women66

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,389

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#10,857

PerfumerMolinard

Launched1979

Reviews9

Category winnerMolinard de MolinardHigher 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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Molinard de Molinard opens with a sharp, invigorating snap of crushed green stems, tangy cassis, and bitter asafoetida paired with bright bergamot. It feels like stepping outside right after a morning rain shower when the garden air is cool and pungent. As the initial herbal bite settles, a dewy floral heart of yellow…

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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 Molinard de Molinard?

Ensis takes 4 of 7 categories. Ensis is rated 4.00/5 from 467 votes; Molinard de Molinard is rated 3.96/5 from 497 votes. Choose Ensis for a green and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Molinard de Molinard for a green and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ensis or Molinard de Molinard?

Ensis lasts longest (Ensis 70/100, Molinard de Molinard 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ensis or Molinard de Molinard?

Ensis projects furthest (Ensis 62/100, Molinard de Molinard 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ensis and Molinard de Molinard smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cassis, Bergamot, Black Currant and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Ensis or Molinard de Molinard better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ensis and Molinard de Molinard?

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. Molinard de Molinard has top notes of Green Notes, Asafoetida, Black Currant and Cassis, heart notes of Narcissus, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vetiver, Incense, Labdanum and Musk.