Fragrance comparison

Ensis vs Rosa di Filare

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 737 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ensis

V Canto

4.00467 votes

Rank #11,389 GreenFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Rosa di Filare

Bois 1920

3.75270 votes

Rank #7,213 RoseWoody

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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 sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rosa di Filare
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ensis4/7

Rosa di Filare3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EnsisV Canto

Rosa di FilareBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 467 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%

3.75/ 5 · 270 votes

Have 64%Had 36%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

26%Love

49%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

172 votes

Category winnerEnsisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityRosa di Filare

SillageEnsis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value47

Category winnerEnsisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fruity91%

floral83%

aromatic74%

soft spicy65%

fresh56%

rose100%

woody92%

fruity84%

floral77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, floral 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

LitchiBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Bulgarian RoseTurkish RoseLily-of-the-ValleyBamboo

Base

CedarPatchouliAmberIris

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

Summer58

Fall58

Winter38

Day100

Night31

Category winnerRosa di FilareMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex52

Women34

Men2

Unisex7

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,389

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#7,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Category winnerRosa di FilareHigher 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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Rosa di Filare is a bright rose fragrance with a fruity, citrusy start and a cleaner woody base. The lychee, black currant and mandarin give the opening a juicy lift, while Bulgarian and Turkish rose keep it clearly floral from the heart onward. It usually reads polished, fresh and slightly feminine leaning rather tha…

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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 Rosa di Filare?

Ensis takes 4 of 7 categories. Ensis is rated 4.00/5 from 467 votes; Rosa di Filare is rated 3.75/5 from 270 votes. Choose Ensis for a green and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rosa di Filare for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ensis or Rosa di Filare?

They last about the same: Rosa di Filare 72/100, Ensis 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ensis or Rosa di Filare?

Projection is very close: Ensis 62/100, Rosa di Filare 61/100 for sillage.

Do Ensis and Rosa di Filare smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Lily-of-the-Valley and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Ensis or Rosa di Filare better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ensis and Rosa di Filare?

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. Rosa di Filare has top notes of Litchi, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Turkish Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Bamboo, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Amber and Iris.