V Canto Ensis: released in 2015, green, fruity and floral, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest V Canto Ensis dupe we found is The Different Company Sublime Balkiss — 89% match, about $55 (estimate) versus about $210 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best V Canto Ensis dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs V Canto Ensis | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Different Company Sublime Balkiss | 89% | about $55 (−74%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Montale Chypre Fruite | 84% | about $90 (−57%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Versace Versense | 79% | about $55* (−74%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Zara Waterlily Tea Dress | 78% | about $30* (−86%) | 5h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Masaki Matsushima Masaki/Masaki | 77% | about $40 (−81%) | 5h vs 7h | 5/10 |
Evokes the lush green cassis and soft patchouli elegance of V Canto Ensis with a brighter, airy modern chypre character.
It shares its floral, fruity and green accords with V Canto Ensis, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,630 community ratings.
Shares the vibrant dark fruit and earthy chypre foundation of V Canto Ensis, backed by a slightly bolder musky base.
It shares its fruity, woody and fresh accords with V Canto Ensis, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 940 community ratings.
Captures the brisk green freshness and uplifting aromatic aura of V Canto Ensis with a sunnier, citrus-forward touch.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh accords with V Canto Ensis, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 11,873 community ratings.
Offers an aromatic, verdant floral atmosphere reminiscent of the dewy, leafy facets found in V Canto Ensis.
It shares its green, aromatic and floral accords with V Canto Ensis, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 1,503 community ratings.
Leans into similar tart red berry and crisp floral territory as V Canto Ensis with a cleaner, aquatic finish.
It shares its fruity, floral and fresh accords with V Canto Ensis, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 867 community ratings.
Zara Waterlily Tea Dress, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than V Canto Ensis.
Montale Chypre Fruite, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for V Canto Ensis.
The Different Company Sublime Balkiss, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
V Canto Ensis itself sells from $90.99 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — The Different Company Sublime Balkiss saves you about $225 a year against V Canto Ensis. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Montale Chypre Fruite comes closest at 7.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
V Canto Ensis notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-17.