Fragrance comparison

Bianco vs Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bianco

Bruno Acampora

4.5012 votes

Rank #19,118 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine

3.7311 votes

Rank #54,459 AquaticFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bianco takes 3 of 5 categories.

Bianco
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bianco3/5

Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine2/5

Ratings & consensus: Bianco
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine
Sillage & projection: Bianco
Value for money: Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bianco

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BiancoBruno Acampora

Emma Heming-Willis Esence of MarineLR

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 24%Had 3%Want 73%

3.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 24%Had 24%Want 52%

Category winnerBiancoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

9%Love

73%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityEmma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine

SillageBianco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEmma Heming-Willis Esence of MarineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

yellow floral69%

aromatic61%

aquatic100%

fresh83%

white floral65%

citrus48%

musky30%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ylang-YlangOrangeAmalfi LemonBergamotCorianderRose

Heart

CloveJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyPepper

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouliVanilleRaspberryTonka Bean

Top

Watery NotesLemonBergamot

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangPepper

Base

CedarMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night60

Spring40

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#54,459

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBiancoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bruno Acampora Bianco starts with sharp bergamot and lemon before blooming into a creamy white floral center. The perfume oil settles into a musky, spiced vanilla and patchouli foundation that clings to the skin. It works beautifully for those who want a clean yet spicy floral scent for daily wear.

Reviews →

Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine by LR is a clean, floral aquatic fragrance designed for daily wear. It opens with bright citrus notes of lemon and bergamot before settling into a lily-of-the-valley and ylang-ylang heart. Built upon a base of cedar, musk, and sandalwood, this scent provides a crisp, refreshing prof…

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, Bianco or Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine?

Bianco takes 3 of 5 categories. Bianco is rated 4.50/5 from 12 votes; Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes. Choose Bianco for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bianco or Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine?

Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine lasts longest (Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine 63/100, Bianco 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bianco or Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine?

Bianco projects furthest (Bianco 73/100, Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bianco and Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Pepper.

Is Bianco or Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine better for summer or winter?

Bianco suits daytime wear; Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bianco and Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine?

Bianco has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Orange, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Clove, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Pepper, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vanille. Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine has top notes of Watery Notes, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Pepper, a base of Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.