Fragrance comparison

Coconut Lime Verbena (mist) vs In Essence

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

Coconut Lime Verbena (mist)

Bath & Body Works

3.504 votes

Rank #59,244 CitrusCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

In Essence

INME

2.7416 votes

Rank #58,280 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In Essence takes 3 of 3 categories.

Coconut Lime Verbena (mist)
Choose it for a citrus and coconut character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
In Essence
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Coconut Lime Verbena (mist)0/3

In Essence3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Coconut Lime Verbena (mist)Bath & Body Works

In EssenceINME

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 56%Had 20%Want 24%

2.74/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityIn Essence

SillageIn Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

coconut92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

white floral69%

woody61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

green84%

tuberose77%

musky69%

ozonic61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeBlack CurrantBergamotMelon

Heart

CoconutLily-of-the-ValleyMandarin OrangeTuberosePeachCedarLemon

Base

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Notes

Lily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseViolet LeafMandarin OrangeBergamotWhite Musk

No top / heart / base split published

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,280

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerIn EssenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bath & Body Works Coconut Lime Verbena mist is a bright summer fragrance that matches sharp lime with creamy coconut. It is designed for casual beach days and hot afternoons when you want a simple burst of tropical energy. The scent opens with a strong citrus punch and slowly mellows into a soft woody peach skin scent.

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, Coconut Lime Verbena (mist) or In Essence?

In Essence takes 3 of 3 categories. Coconut Lime Verbena (mist) is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; In Essence is rated 2.74/5 from 16 votes. Choose Coconut Lime Verbena (mist) for a citrus and coconut character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose In Essence for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Coconut Lime Verbena (mist) or In Essence?

In Essence lasts longest (In Essence 62/100, Coconut Lime Verbena (mist) 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coconut Lime Verbena (mist) or In Essence?

In Essence projects furthest (In Essence 52/100, Coconut Lime Verbena (mist) 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coconut Lime Verbena (mist) and In Essence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley, Mandarin Orange and Tuberose.

Is Coconut Lime Verbena (mist) or In Essence better for summer or winter?

Coconut Lime Verbena (mist) suits daytime wear; In Essence suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coconut Lime Verbena (mist) and In Essence?

Coconut Lime Verbena (mist) has top notes of Lime, Black Currant, Bergamot and Melon, heart notes of Coconut, Lily-of-the-Valley, Mandarin Orange and Tuberose. In Essence features Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose, Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.