Fragrance comparison

Gyan vs Ensorcelant

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 977 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gyan

Bvlgari

4.32955 votes

Rank #1,205 PatchouliWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Ensorcelant

Alkemia Perfumes

3.8622 votes

Rank #35,649 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gyan takes 4 of 5 categories.

Gyan
Choose it for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Ensorcelant
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gyan4/5

Ensorcelant1/5

Ratings & consensus: Gyan
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gyan
Sillage & projection: Gyan
Value for money: Ensorcelant
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gyan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GyanBvlgari

EnsorcelantAlkemia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 955 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 18%Had 15%Want 66%

Category winnerGyanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

22%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

761 votes

36%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityGyan

SillageGyan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEnsorcelantBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

white floral90%

warm spicy80%

amber70%

balsamic60%

woody50%

fruity100%

sweet92%

caramel84%

patchouli77%

amber69%

balsamic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both patchouli, amber and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

PatchouliJasmine SambacIncense

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

RaspberryCaramelIncensePatchouliJasmine Sambac

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Jasmine Sambac and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer83

Fall67

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex26

Women5

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,205

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#35,649

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerGyanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gyan by Bvlgari is a polished patchouli, jasmine and incense fragrance with a formal, expensive feel. The patchouli reads smooth rather than dirty, with white floral brightness and a warm balsamic smoke underneath. It suits someone who wants a refined masculine floral woody scent with strong presence and long wear. S…

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Ensorcelant by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. Ensorcelant was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gyan or Ensorcelant?

Gyan takes 4 of 5 categories. Gyan is rated 4.32/5 from 955 votes; Ensorcelant is rated 3.86/5 from 22 votes. Choose Gyan for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Ensorcelant for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gyan or Ensorcelant?

Gyan lasts longest (Gyan 77/100, Ensorcelant 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gyan or Ensorcelant?

Gyan projects furthest (Gyan 68/100, Ensorcelant 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gyan and Ensorcelant smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share patchouli, amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Jasmine Sambac and Incense.