Fragrance comparison

Cirebon vs Essential for Him

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 50 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cirebon

Paul Schütze

4.0018 votes

Rank #51,889 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Essential for Him

Replay

3.7232 votes

Rank #29,653 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cirebon takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cirebon
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Essential for Him
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cirebon3/4

Essential for Him1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CirebonPaul Schütze

Essential for HimReplay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 44%Had 12%Want 44%

3.72/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 44%Had 29%Want 27%

Category winnerCirebonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

19%Love

50%Like

22%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityCirebon

SillageCirebon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value74

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

amber100%

citrus92%

woody84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Bitter OrangePetitgrainVetiverCyclamenSandalwoodBergamotMagnoliaTunisian Orange BlossomCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotWater NotesRed BerriesMandarin OrangeCardamomPetitgrainGinger

Heart

Sea NotesLilyMagnoliaOrange BlossomCedarCashmere WoodJasmineCarnation

Base

MuskTonka BeanAmberBenzoinPatchouliLabdanumVetiverTolu Balsam

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Vetiver, Bergamot and Magnolia. 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

Summer75

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night13

Spring89

Summer100

Fall74

Winter37

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,889

PerfumerPaul Schütze

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,653

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEssential for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paul Schütze Cirebon opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and green petitgrain, instantly piercing through warm spring air. Crisp bergamot brightens the top before velvety white floral notes of magnolia and Tunisian orange blossom emerge. As the citrus snap softens, clean cedar and dry sandalwood ground the compo…

Reviews →

Replay Essential for Him starts with crisp bergamot, synthetic water notes, and a sharp bite of ginger. As the bright citrus settles, warm cedar and cashmere wood emerge alongside clean orange blossom. A quiet amber and musk base keeps the dry-down lingering close to the skin during warm summer mornings.

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, Cirebon or Essential for Him?

Cirebon takes 3 of 4 categories. Cirebon is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes; Essential for Him is rated 3.72/5 from 32 votes. Choose Cirebon for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Essential for Him for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cirebon or Essential for Him?

Cirebon lasts longest (Cirebon 69/100, Essential for Him 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cirebon or Essential for Him?

Cirebon projects furthest (Cirebon 64/100, Essential for Him 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cirebon and Essential for Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Vetiver, Bergamot and Magnolia.

Is Cirebon or Essential for Him better for summer or winter?

Cirebon suits daytime wear; Essential for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cirebon and Essential for Him?

Cirebon features Bitter Orange, Petitgrain, Vetiver, Cyclamen and Sandalwood. Essential for Him has top notes of Bergamot, Water Notes, Red Berries and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sea Notes, Lily, Magnolia and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber and Benzoin.