Ghazal vs Ensign
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
18%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ensign takes 2 of 4 categories.
GhazalChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in summer.
EnsignChoose it for a herbal and smoky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Ghazal0/4
Ensign2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Ensign
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ensign
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
GhazalMau PerfumeEnsignInsider ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%
3.86/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
43%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
29%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEnsignBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
aromatic69%
metallic61%
herbal100%
smoky90%
oud80%
amber70%
balsamic60%
fresh spicy50%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronOrange
Heart
White AmberRosemaryFir
Base
SandalwoodAgarwoodAmberOud
Top
ArtemisiaJasmineBergamotSaffron
Heart
GeraniumWhite RoseAmber
Base
IncenseAgarwoodOudSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverCedar
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Sandalwood, Agarwood and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#59,004
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#50,576
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerEnsignHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGhazal opens with a sharp flash of orange and metallic saffron before shifting into a dry, aromatic heart of fir and white amber. As the fragrance settles, dense agarwood and smoky amber create a warm, dark foundation on skin. Built for cold evening air, this unisex composition leans heavy and resinous without becomin…
Reviews →Ensign by Insider Parfums is a bold, woody aromatic scent for those who gravitate toward intense, resinous profiles. Opening with a sharp hit of saffron and bergamot, it quickly moves into a deep heart of amber and white rose. The fragrance relies on a robust base of incense, oud, and cedar, making it an ideal choice …
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, Ghazal or Ensign?
Ensign takes 2 of 4 categories. Ghazal is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Ensign is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Ghazal for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in summer. Choose Ensign for a herbal and smoky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Ghazal or Ensign?
They last about the same: Ghazal 100/100, Ensign 100/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Ghazal or Ensign?
Projection is very close: Ghazal 100/100, Ensign 100/100 for sillage.
Do Ghazal and Ensign smell similar?
Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Sandalwood, Agarwood and Amber.
Is Ghazal or Ensign better for summer or winter?
Ensign suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ghazal and Ensign?
Ghazal has top notes of Saffron and Orange, heart notes of White Amber, Rosemary and Fir, a base of Sandalwood, Agarwood, Amber and Oud. Ensign has top notes of Artemisia, Jasmine, Bergamot and Saffron, heart notes of Geranium, White Rose and Amber, a base of Incense, Agarwood, Oud and Sandalwood.
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