Ensis vs Sublime Balkiss
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ensis takes 6 of 7 categories.
EnsisChoose it for a green and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sublime BalkissChoose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ensis6/7
Sublime Balkiss1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ensis
- Community sentiment
- Ensis
- Longevity
- Ensis
- Sillage & projection
- Ensis
- Value for money
- Ensis
- Versatility
- Ensis
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sublime Balkiss
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EnsisV CantoSublime BalkissThe Different CompanyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 467 votes
Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%
3.82/ 5 · 1,772 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerEnsisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
43%Like
10%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
467 votes
35%Love
43%Like
8%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
1,603 votes
Category winnerEnsisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEnsis
SillageEnsis
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%
floral100%
fruity92%
green84%
ozonic77%
citrus69%
woody61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both green, fruity and floral
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
Violet LeavesBergamot
Heart
Black CurrantLilacLily-of-the-ValleyBulgarian Rose
Base
PatchouliheatherCacao
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Currant, Lilac 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
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter15
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEnsisMost 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#3,400
PerfumerCéline Ellena
Launched—
Reviews97
Category winnerSublime BalkissHigher 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 →Sublime Balkiss by The Different Company is a refreshing chypre floral scent for those seeking a crisp, green profile. It opens with bright bergamot and violet leaves, settling into a heart of black currant and Bulgarian rose. This balanced, clean fragrance suits casual daytime wear in spring and summer, offering a na…
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 Sublime Balkiss?
Ensis takes 6 of 7 categories. Ensis is rated 4.00/5 from 467 votes; Sublime Balkiss is rated 3.82/5 from 1,772 votes. Choose Ensis for a green and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sublime Balkiss for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Ensis or Sublime Balkiss?
Ensis lasts longest (Ensis 70/100, Sublime Balkiss 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ensis or Sublime Balkiss?
Ensis projects furthest (Ensis 62/100, Sublime Balkiss 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ensis and Sublime Balkiss smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Lilac and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Ensis or Sublime Balkiss better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ensis is the stronger pick. For winter, Ensis is the stronger pick. Ensis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ensis and Sublime Balkiss?
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. Sublime Balkiss has top notes of Violet Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Currant, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Patchouli, heather and Cacao.
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