76 community ratings

Ensis

Name: Ensis
Brand: V Canto

2015UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.6/ 10

Community score
76 ratings

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V Canto Ensis is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer and suits daily wear and leisure time.

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How does it perform?

From 69 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.7 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

75% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Leaves Bergamot

Pansy

Blackcurrant absolute

Heart notesfirst few hours

Oxygen

Bulgarian rose Lilac Lily of the valley Blackcurrant

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Metal

Patchouli Cocoa Amber Musk

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Fruity
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody

What does Ensis smell like?

It opens with leaves, bergamot, pansy and blackcurrant absolute, giving a green, fruity freshness. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, lilac and lily of the valley add a soft floral layer. The base of patchouli, cocoa, amber and musk sets a woody, lightly spicy footing, with a synthetic sheen running through the accords.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets the fewest votes. It is mostly voted for leisure, daily wear and the office. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it reads as truly unisex. Acqua di Taormina Petra Lavica and Xerjoff Renaissance have a close profile.