V Canto 2015 Extrait

U ££ Acquired

Ensis

by Paolo Terenzi

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V Canto Ensis is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Paolo Terenzi. Ensis opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Violet, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Rose, Lily of the Valley, Lilac, and Blackcurrant, and dries down to a base of Cacao Pod, Musk, Pebbles, and Amber. V Canto's Ensis carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Ensis by V Canto is a bold summer scent that’s as divisive as it is distinctive. Some adore its green freshness, while others find it too masculine. Either way, it’s sure to leave a mark.
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  • Bold
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
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Ensis Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

With strong sillage and a lively character, Ensis is best kept for casual and date scenarios. Its fresh green and fruity notes shine more in relaxed settings, while the sophistication keeps it from being overly casual for formal wear.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Ensis opens with an invigorating burst of green notes and redcurrant leaf, punctuated by the tart sweetness of bergamot-think freshly crushed leaves on a warm day. As it evolves, a lush heart of blooming rose and lilac emerges, wrapped around a soft fruity accord that gives life to the fragrance. The base reveals a unique blend of cacao pod and patchouli, layered subtly with musk, creating an intriguing mineral depth. The interplay of these notes crafts a scent that feels both refreshing and earthy, reminiscent of a sun-drenched garden full of life.

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