Between Sheets vs Essencial Desejos
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Essencial Desejos takes 4 of 7 categories.
Between SheetsChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Essencial DesejosChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Between Sheets2/7
Essencial Desejos4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Essencial Desejos
- Community sentiment
- Essencial Desejos
- Longevity
- Essencial Desejos
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Between Sheets
- Versatility
- Essencial Desejos
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Between Sheets
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Between SheetsVan GilsEssencial DesejosNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 143 votes
Have 47%Had 39%Want 14%
4.19/ 5 · 74 votes
Have 59%Had 3%Want 38%
Category winnerEssencial DesejosRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
34%Like
13%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate
143 votes
38%Love
37%Like
14%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
73 votes
Category winnerEssencial DesejosMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEssencial Desejos
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBetween SheetsBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
vanilla69%
green61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic38%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
LimeMandarin OrangeGrapefruit
Heart2-3 hrs
BasilLavender
Base5-7 hrs
SandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanCedarVetiver
Top
BergamotGinRosemaryJuniperBasilOrangeLavenderNutmeg
Heart
RoseLily of the ValleyJasmineParamelaVioletDavana
Base
CedarMossMuskVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesBasil, Lavender, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Between Sheets, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer96
Fall64
Winter23
Day100
Night58
Spring100
Summer54
Fall97
Winter60
Day100
Night83
Category winnerEssencial DesejosMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,881
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#31,431
PerfumerDomitille Michalon Bertier, Verônica Kato
Launched2025
Reviews0
Category winnerBetween SheetsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBetween Sheets by Van Gils kicks off with a sharp, wake-up spray of lime, mandarin orange, and juicy grapefruit that instantly clears the room. As the citrus sparkle settles, clean green basil and herbal lavender step in, giving the scent a classic shower-fresh appeal reminiscent of an upscale barbershop splash. The d…
Reviews →Essencial Desejos by Natura is a festive woody fragrance for men featuring a prominent gin-inspired accord. It pairs the aromatic sharpness of juniper and priprioca with a creamy sandalwood base, creating an elegant scent suitable for year-end holiday celebrations. This 2025 release provides a striking, luminous trail…
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, Between Sheets or Essencial Desejos?
Essencial Desejos takes 4 of 7 categories. Between Sheets is rated 3.80/5 from 143 votes; Essencial Desejos is rated 4.19/5 from 74 votes. Choose Between Sheets for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Essencial Desejos for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Between Sheets or Essencial Desejos?
Essencial Desejos lasts longest (Essencial Desejos 70/100, Between Sheets 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Between Sheets or Essencial Desejos?
Projection is very close: Between Sheets 55/100, Essencial Desejos 55/100 for sillage.
Do Between Sheets and Essencial Desejos smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Lavender, Sandalwood and Vanilla.
Is Between Sheets or Essencial Desejos better for summer or winter?
For summer, Between Sheets is the stronger pick. For winter, Essencial Desejos is the stronger pick. Between Sheets suits daytime wear; Essencial Desejos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Between Sheets and Essencial Desejos?
Between Sheets has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Basil and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Cedar. Essencial Desejos has top notes of Bergamot, Gin, Rosemary and Juniper, heart notes of Rose, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Paramela, a base of Cedar, Moss, Musk and Vetiver.
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