Fragrance comparison

AppleRum and Jasmine vs Esquenta

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 128 ratings analysed

3 wins

AppleRum and Jasmine

Ikiryō

3.8211 votes

Rank #63,403 MuskyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Esquenta

Natura

4.12117 votes

Rank #29,896 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

AppleRum and Jasmine takes 3 of 5 categories.

AppleRum and Jasmine
Choose it for a musky and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Esquenta
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

AppleRum and Jasmine3/5

Esquenta2/5

Ratings & consensus: Esquenta
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: AppleRum and Jasmine
Sillage & projection: AppleRum and Jasmine
Value for money: AppleRum and Jasmine
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Esquenta

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AppleRum and JasmineIkiryō

EsquentaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

4.12/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 42%Had 58%Want 0%

Category winnerEsquentaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

9%Like

0%Ok

36%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

27%Love

63%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

117 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAppleRum and Jasmine

SillageAppleRum and Jasmine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value67

Category winnerAppleRum and JasmineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

woody61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MuskAppleGreen AppleJasmineRumImmortelleEbonyTonka BeanLitchi

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PineappleAppleCardamomBergamot

Heart

CedarNutmegGingerGeranium

Base

RumWhiskeyTonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMusk, Apple, Rum and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for AppleRum and Jasmine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring55

Summer19

Fall100

Winter95

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men77

Unisex17

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,403

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,896

PerfumerAlexandra Kosinski

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEsquentaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

AppleRum and Jasmine by Ikiryō balances bright fruit with a dark, boozy undercurrent. The scent opens with crisp green apple and sweet red apple drenched in warm, dark rum. Soon, a heady jasmine floral note emerges alongside honeyed, straw-like immortelle, giving the fruity sweetness an earthy, herbal texture. As the …

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Esquenta by Natura is a woody fragrance for men with a warm, spicy core. It opens with bright pineapple and apple before settling into a blend of cedar, nutmeg, and ginger. The base features a distinctive mix of rum, whiskey, and vanilla notes. This scent performs well during fall and winter evenings, offering a cozy …

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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, AppleRum and Jasmine or Esquenta?

AppleRum and Jasmine takes 3 of 5 categories. AppleRum and Jasmine is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; Esquenta is rated 4.12/5 from 117 votes. Choose AppleRum and Jasmine for a musky and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Esquenta for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, AppleRum and Jasmine or Esquenta?

AppleRum and Jasmine lasts longest (AppleRum and Jasmine 83/100, Esquenta 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, AppleRum and Jasmine or Esquenta?

AppleRum and Jasmine projects furthest (AppleRum and Jasmine 75/100, Esquenta 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do AppleRum and Jasmine and Esquenta smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Musk, Apple, Rum and Tonka Bean.

Is AppleRum and Jasmine or Esquenta better for summer or winter?

AppleRum and Jasmine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in AppleRum and Jasmine and Esquenta?

AppleRum and Jasmine features Musk, Apple, Green Apple, Jasmine and Rum. Esquenta has top notes of Pineapple, Apple, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Nutmeg, Ginger and Geranium, a base of Rum, Whiskey, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.