Ground Control vs Ensign
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ensign takes 2 of 3 categories.
Ground ControlChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
EnsignChoose it for a herbal and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Ground Control1/3
Ensign2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ensign
- Sillage & projection
- Ensign
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ground Control
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ground ControlAromAtomEnsignInsider ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 26%Had 0%Want 74%
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 hate67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 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
LongevityEnsign
SillageEnsign
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic90%
amber80%
smoky70%
earthy60%
fresh spicy50%
herbal100%
smoky90%
oud80%
amber70%
balsamic60%
fresh spicy50%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both smoky, amber and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Balsam FirHemlockOzonic notesCedar Leaves
Heart
IncenseGuaiac WoodSandalwoodCedar
Base
VetiverPetrichorAgarwoodAmberMoss
Top
ArtemisiaJasmineBergamotSaffron
Heart
GeraniumWhite RoseAmber
Base
IncenseAgarwoodOudSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverCedar
InformationalShared notesIncense, Sandalwood, Cedar and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#46,060
PerfumerMarina Barcenilla
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#50,576
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerGround ControlHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGround Control by AromAtom opens with sharp balsam fir needle, cold ozonic air, and dark hemlock. As the crisp canopy settles, smoky guaiac wood and incense emerge over a damp bed of petrichor, vetiver, and oakmoss. Built by astrobiologist Marina Barcenilla, this unisex eau de parfum suits crisp autumn walks, rainy la…
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, Ground Control or Ensign?
Ensign takes 2 of 3 categories. Ground Control is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes; Ensign is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Ground Control for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Ensign for a herbal and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Ground Control or Ensign?
Ensign lasts longest (Ensign 100/100, Ground Control 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ground Control or Ensign?
Ensign projects furthest (Ensign 100/100, Ground Control 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ground Control and Ensign smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share smoky, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Sandalwood, Cedar and Vetiver.
Is Ground Control or Ensign better for summer or winter?
Ground Control suits day or night wear; Ensign suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ground Control and Ensign?
Ground Control has top notes of Balsam Fir, Hemlock, Ozonic notes and Cedar Leaves, heart notes of Incense, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Vetiver, Petrichor, Agarwood and Amber. 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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