Fragrance comparison

Amore Proibito vs In Essence

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

2 wins

Amore Proibito

Simone Cosac Profumi

3.569 votes

Rank #58,918 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

In Essence

INME

2.7416 votes

Rank #58,251 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amore Proibito takes 2 of 3 categories.

Amore Proibito
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
In Essence
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Amore Proibito2/3

In Essence1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amore Proibito
Sillage & projection: Amore Proibito
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: In Essence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amore ProibitoSimone Cosac Profumi

In EssenceINME

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

2.74/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

33%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

67%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityAmore Proibito

SillageAmore Proibito

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

woody61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

green84%

tuberose77%

musky69%

ozonic61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and tuberose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotPearViolet Leaf

Heart

MagnoliaTuberoseJasmine SambacOrange BlossomTiare Flower

Base

HeliotropeCashmeranSandalwoodBenzoinVanilla

Notes

Lily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseViolet LeafMandarin OrangeBergamotWhite Musk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Violet Leaf and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer60

Fall40

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,918

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,251

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerIn EssenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amore Proibito is a bright white floral built around citrus, tuberose, and a soft creamy base. It opens with mandarin, bergamot, pear, and violet leaf, then moves into a lush bouquet of tuberose, jasmine sambac, orange blossom, magnolia, and tiare. As it settles, vanilla, benzoin, sandalwood, heliotrope, and cashmeran…

Reviews →

In Essence by INME is a 2023 release for women focusing on a clean, floral profile. The composition balances white florals like tuberose and lily of the valley with citrus accents of mandarin and bergamot. It settles into a soft white musk base, making it a straightforward, daytime scent for those who prefer minimal, …

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, Amore Proibito or In Essence?

Amore Proibito takes 2 of 3 categories. Amore Proibito is rated 3.56/5 from 9 votes; In Essence is rated 2.74/5 from 16 votes. Choose Amore Proibito for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose In Essence for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Amore Proibito or In Essence?

Amore Proibito lasts longest (Amore Proibito 80/100, In Essence 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amore Proibito or In Essence?

Amore Proibito projects furthest (Amore Proibito 75/100, In Essence 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amore Proibito and In Essence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and tuberose accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Violet Leaf and Tuberose.

Is Amore Proibito or In Essence better for summer or winter?

Amore Proibito suits evening wear; In Essence suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amore Proibito and In Essence?

Amore Proibito has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Pear and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Magnolia, Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac and Orange Blossom, a base of Heliotrope, Cashmeran, Sandalwood and Benzoin. In Essence features Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose, Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.