Ensis vs New Orleans
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
New Orleans takes 5 of 7 categories.
EnsisChoose it for a green and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
New OrleansChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Ensis2/7
New Orleans5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- New Orleans
- Community sentiment
- New Orleans
- Longevity
- New Orleans
- Sillage & projection
- New Orleans
- Value for money
- Ensis
- Versatility
- New Orleans
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ensis
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EnsisV CantoNew OrleansBond No 9Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 467 votes
Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%
4.23/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 10%Had 3%Want 87%
Category winnerNew OrleansRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
43%Like
10%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
467 votes
70%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
30 votes
Category winnerNew OrleansMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNew Orleans
SillageNew Orleans
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEnsisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
fruity91%
floral83%
aromatic74%
soft spicy65%
fresh56%
woody100%
fruity92%
warm spicy84%
green77%
vanilla69%
white floral61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both fruity and green
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
VanilleTuberoseCassisViolet Leaf
Heart
Black CurrantMandarin OrangeLily-of-the-ValleyBergamot
Base
CinnamonPatchouliAmberSandalwood
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 seasonSpring100
Summer85
Fall40
Winter15
Day100
Night32
Spring50
Summer90
Fall70
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNew OrleansMost 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#28,020
PerfumerLaurice Rahmé
Launched—
Reviews1
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 →Bond No. 9 New Orleans opens with a lush mix of vanilla, tuberose and cassis, then settles into something greener, spicier and more woody than the note list first suggests. It feels rich, distinctive and a little theatrical. If you enjoy fruity florals with warmth and texture, this is easy to notice. The cinnamon, pat…
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 New Orleans?
New Orleans takes 5 of 7 categories. Ensis is rated 4.00/5 from 467 votes; New Orleans is rated 4.23/5 from 35 votes. Choose Ensis for a green and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose New Orleans for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Ensis or New Orleans?
New Orleans lasts longest (New Orleans 80/100, Ensis 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ensis or New Orleans?
New Orleans projects furthest (New Orleans 73/100, Ensis 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ensis and New Orleans smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and green accords. Common notes include Cassis, Bergamot, Black Currant and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Ensis or New Orleans better for summer or winter?
For summer, New Orleans is the stronger pick. For winter, New Orleans is the stronger pick. Ensis suits daytime wear; New Orleans suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ensis and New Orleans?
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. New Orleans has top notes of Vanille, Tuberose, Cassis and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Black Currant, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Bergamot, a base of Cinnamon, Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood.
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