Fragrance comparison

C vs In Essence

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

4 wins

Karen Walker

4.0714 votes

Rank #21,314 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

In Essence

INME

2.7416 votes

Rank #58,213 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

C takes 4 of 4 categories.

C
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
In Essence
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

C4/4

In Essence0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CKaren Walker

In EssenceINME

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 19%Had 26%Want 55%

2.74/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

Category winnerCRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityC

SillageC

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

floral83%

musky74%

woody65%

powdery56%

citrus100%

white floral92%

green84%

tuberose77%

musky69%

ozonic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MagnoliaGardeniaBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine SambacLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmberCashmere Wood

Notes

Lily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseViolet LeafMandarin OrangeBergamotWhite Musk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Tuberose and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer17

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night83

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,314

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#58,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Karen Walker C presents a creamy white floral blend built on a base of warm sandalwood and cashmere wood. The fragrance opens with bright mandarin and bergamot before settling into a rich heart of gardenia and tuberose. It offers a cozy, sweet aura that suits casual day wear during autumn and spring.

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, C or In Essence?

C takes 4 of 4 categories. C is rated 4.07/5 from 14 votes; In Essence is rated 2.74/5 from 16 votes. Choose C for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose In Essence for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, C or In Essence?

C lasts longest (C 74/100, In Essence 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, C or In Essence?

C projects furthest (C 65/100, In Essence 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do C and In Essence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Tuberose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is C or In Essence better for summer or winter?

C suits daytime wear; In Essence suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in C and In Essence?

C has top notes of Magnolia, Gardenia, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Cashmere Wood. In Essence features Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose, Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.