105 vs Essential for Him
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
105 takes 3 of 5 categories.
105Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Essential for HimChoose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
1053/5
Essential for Him2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- 105
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 105
- Sillage & projection
- 105
- Value for money
- Essential for Him
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Essential for Him
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
105ScentBarEssential for HimReplayWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 22%Had 15%Want 64%
3.72/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 44%Had 29%Want 27%
Category winner105Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
52%Like
5%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
19%Love
50%Like
22%Ok
3%Dislike
6%Hate
32 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity105
Sillage105
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEssential for HimBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
patchouli92%
amber84%
vanilla77%
warm spicy69%
balsamic61%
amber100%
citrus92%
woody84%
musky77%
aromatic69%
white floral61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PatchouliLabdanumVetiverSandalwoodBergamot
Heart
Tonka BeanCedar
Base
VanillaTolu BalsamAmbergrisWhite Musk
Top
BergamotWater NotesRed BerriesMandarin OrangeCardamomPetitgrainGinger
Heart
Sea NotesLilyMagnoliaOrange BlossomCedarCashmere WoodJasmineCarnation
Base
MuskTonka BeanAmberBenzoinPatchouliLabdanumVetiverTolu Balsam
InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Labdanum, Vetiver and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall86
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Spring89
Summer100
Fall74
Winter37
Day100
Night29
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#54,516
PerfumerViola Pompili
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#31,162
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerEssential for HimHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot105 by ScentBar presents as a distinct Oriental Vanilla that balances earthy patchouli with deep balsamic resins. It is a fragrance for those who appreciate modern, assertive scents that make an impact. The composition feels built for everyday wear, shifting from a sharp, resinous opening into a softer, vanilla-warmed…
Reviews →Replay Essential for Him starts with crisp bergamot, synthetic water notes, and a sharp bite of ginger. As the bright citrus settles, warm cedar and cashmere wood emerge alongside clean orange blossom. A quiet amber and musk base keeps the dry-down lingering close to the skin during warm summer mornings.
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, 105 or Essential for Him?
105 takes 3 of 5 categories. 105 is rated 3.95/5 from 21 votes; Essential for Him is rated 3.72/5 from 32 votes. Choose 105 for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Essential for Him for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 105 or Essential for Him?
105 lasts longest (105 80/100, Essential for Him 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 105 or Essential for Him?
105 projects furthest (105 68/100, Essential for Him 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 105 and Essential for Him smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Labdanum, Vetiver and Bergamot.
Is 105 or Essential for Him better for summer or winter?
105 suits evening wear; Essential for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 105 and Essential for Him?
105 has top notes of Patchouli, Labdanum, Vetiver and Sandalwood, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Tolu Balsam, Ambergris and White Musk. Essential for Him has top notes of Bergamot, Water Notes, Red Berries and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sea Notes, Lily, Magnolia and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber and Benzoin.
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