Eau D'Essence vs Eau Relax
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eau D'Essence takes 4 of 7 categories.
Eau D'EssenceChoose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau RelaxChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Eau D'Essence4/7
Eau Relax3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau D'Essence
- Community sentiment
- Eau D'Essence
- Longevity
- Eau D'Essence
- Sillage & projection
- Eau D'Essence
- Value for money
- Eau Relax
- Versatility
- Eau Relax
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau Relax
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau D'EssenceMario ValentinoEau RelaxBiothermWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 30%Had 28%Want 42%
3.53/ 5 · 131 votes
Have 29%Had 27%Want 44%
Category winnerEau D'EssenceRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
52%Like
0%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate
29 votes
19%Love
48%Like
6%Ok
24%Dislike
2%Hate
62 votes
Category winnerEau D'EssenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEau D'Essence
SillageEau D'Essence
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEau RelaxBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
warm spicy92%
green84%
woody77%
citrus69%
aromatic61%
citrus100%
warm spicy91%
vanilla83%
aromatic74%
fresh65%
green56%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, citrus and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Black CurrantMandarin OrangeViolet
Heart1 to 3 hours
CardamomVirginia CedarLily-of-the-ValleyPatchouliSandalwoodJasmine
Base3 to 6 hours
TeaMuskAmber
Top
Bitter OrangeTeaBergamot
Heart
CardamomLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
Tonka BeanVanillaWhite MuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lily-of-the-Valley, Patchouli and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Eau D'Essence, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer88
Fall25
Winter38
Day100
Night38
Spring71
Summer94
Fall100
Winter35
Day100
Night45
Category winnerEau RelaxMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,039
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#16,009
PerfumerDominique Ropion, Fanny Bal
Launched—
Reviews21
Category winnerEau RelaxHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEau D'Essence by Mario Valentino is a crisp floral woody musk built around tart fruit, invigorating herbs, and clean woods. Released in 1999, it opens with tangy black currant, sparkling mandarin orange, and soft violet petals. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of green tea, aromatic cardamom, and cedar gives …
Reviews →Eau Relax is a citrus, tea and spice fragrance with a soft spa-like idea, but it is sweeter and warmer than the name may suggest. Bitter orange and bergamot open fresh and aromatic, while cardamom, tonka and vanilla give it a creamy spicy finish. It suits shoppers who like relaxed citrus scents with sweetness undernea…
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, Eau D'Essence or Eau Relax?
Eau D'Essence takes 4 of 7 categories. Eau D'Essence is rated 4.14/5 from 29 votes; Eau Relax is rated 3.53/5 from 131 votes. Choose Eau D'Essence for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau Relax for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Eau D'Essence or Eau Relax?
Eau D'Essence lasts longest (Eau D'Essence 60/100, Eau Relax 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau D'Essence or Eau Relax?
Eau D'Essence projects furthest (Eau D'Essence 67/100, Eau Relax 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau D'Essence and Eau Relax smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and green accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lily-of-the-Valley, Patchouli and Jasmine.
Is Eau D'Essence or Eau Relax better for summer or winter?
For summer, Eau Relax is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau D'Essence is the stronger pick. Eau D'Essence suits daytime wear; Eau Relax suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau D'Essence and Eau Relax?
Eau D'Essence has top notes of Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Violet, heart notes of Cardamom, Virginia Cedar, Lily-of-the-Valley and Patchouli, a base of Tea, Musk and Amber. Eau Relax has top notes of Bitter Orange, Tea and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, White Musk and Patchouli.
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