Fragrance comparison

Tokyo vs Ensign

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

Tokyo

Varriale Profumi

4.333 votes

Rank #51,741 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ensign

Insider Parfums

3.867 votes

Rank #45,586 HerbalSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ensign takes 3 of 4 categories.

Tokyo
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Ensign
Choose it for a herbal and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Tokyo1/4

Ensign3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ensign
Sillage & projection: Ensign
Value for money: Tokyo
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

TokyoVarriale Profumi

EnsignInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 55%Had 18%Want 27%

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 hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityEnsign

SillageEnsign

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value80

Category winnerTokyoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

metallic53%

powdery42%

herbal100%

smoky90%

oud80%

amber70%

balsamic60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

AmberAgarwoodOud

Base6-10 hrs

CedarwoodFir Resin

Top

ArtemisiaJasmineBergamotSaffron

Heart

GeraniumWhite RoseAmber

Base

IncenseAgarwoodOudSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Jasmine, Amber and Agarwood. Durations are only published for Tokyo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 39%Party 29%Casual 17%Work 15%

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,741

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,586

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEnsignHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tokyo by Varriale Profumi hits the senses with immediate intensity. Saffron and sweet jasmine spark the opening with a bright, metallic floral snap. That initial bite settles quickly. Rich amber and dark agarwood take over the mid phase within twenty minutes, spreading a dense resinous warmth across the skin. Beneath …

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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 …

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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, Tokyo or Ensign?

Ensign takes 3 of 4 categories. Tokyo is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Ensign is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Tokyo for a amber and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Ensign for a herbal and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tokyo or Ensign?

Ensign lasts longest (Ensign 100/100, Tokyo 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tokyo or Ensign?

Ensign projects furthest (Ensign 100/100, Tokyo 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tokyo and Ensign smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and oud accords. Common notes include Saffron, Jasmine, Amber and Agarwood.

Is Tokyo or Ensign better for summer or winter?

Tokyo suits evening wear; Ensign suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tokyo and Ensign?

Tokyo has top notes of Saffron and Jasmine, heart notes of Amber, Agarwood and Oud, a base of Cedarwood and Fir Resin. 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.