Fragrance comparison

Wars of the Roses vs Ensang Noir

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 91 ratings analysed

2 wins

Wars of the Roses

King's Palace Perfumery

4.679 votes

Rank #29,156 LeatherSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Ensang Noir

L'Entropiste

4.0082 votes

Rank #16,249 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wars of the Roses takes 2 of 3 categories.

Wars of the Roses
Choose it for a leather and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ensang Noir
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Wars of the Roses2/3

Ensang Noir1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Wars of the Roses
Sillage & projection: Wars of the Roses
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ensang Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Wars of the RosesKing's Palace Perfumery

Ensang NoirL'Entropiste

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 15%Had 4%Want 81%

4.00/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

52%Love

24%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

11%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityWars of the Roses

SillageWars of the Roses

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

smoky92%

rose84%

amber77%

floral69%

fruity61%

rose100%

floral92%

woody84%

amber77%

smoky69%

fruity61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both rose, smoky and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LeatherRed RoseWhite RoseIncenseSuedeBlack CurrantOsmanthusIrisPetitgrainBirchCoriander

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BlackcurrantAldehydesCucumberCoriander

Heart

Red RoseMagnoliaPeony

Base

IncenseVetiverBirchOpoponaxPatchouliCaramel

InformationalShared notesRed Rose, Incense, Birch and Coriander. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring74

Summer56

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men27

Unisex56

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,156

PerfumerMarlen Harrison

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#16,249

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerEnsang NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wars of the Roses is a dark rose and leather fragrance with a warm, smoky edge. Reviewers describe the rose as clear and inviting, with leather, incense, black currant, birch tar and suede giving it depth rather than a clean floral feel. It suits someone who likes sweet leather, rich rose, and noticeable wear. The fee…

Reviews →

Bertrand Duchaufour opens Ensang Noir with a sharp blast of cold aldehydes, green cucumber, and tart blackcurrant leaf. The initial spray feels almost metallic before settling into a deep red rose core supported by peony and magnolia. As the floral sharpness fades on skin, a dark foundation of frankincense, smoky birc…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Wars of the Roses or Ensang Noir?

Wars of the Roses takes 2 of 3 categories. Wars of the Roses is rated 4.67/5 from 9 votes; Ensang Noir is rated 4.00/5 from 82 votes. Choose Wars of the Roses for a leather and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Ensang Noir for a rose and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Wars of the Roses or Ensang Noir?

Wars of the Roses lasts longest (Wars of the Roses 92/100, Ensang Noir 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wars of the Roses or Ensang Noir?

Wars of the Roses projects furthest (Wars of the Roses 71/100, Ensang Noir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wars of the Roses and Ensang Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, smoky and floral accords. Common notes include Red Rose, Incense, Birch and Coriander.

Is Wars of the Roses or Ensang Noir better for summer or winter?

Wars of the Roses suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wars of the Roses and Ensang Noir?

Wars of the Roses features Leather, Red Rose, White Rose, Incense and Suede. Ensang Noir has top notes of Blackcurrant, Aldehydes, Cucumber and Coriander, heart notes of Red Rose, Magnolia and Peony, a base of Incense, Vetiver, Birch and Opoponax.