Eau D'Essence vs Very
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Very takes 5 of 8 categories.
Eau D'EssenceChoose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
VeryChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau D'Essence3/8
Very5/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Very
- Community sentiment
- Eau D'Essence
- Longevity
- Very
- Sillage & projection
- Eau D'Essence
- Value for money
- Very
- Versatility
- Eau D'Essence
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Very
- Fragranxe ranking
- Very
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau D'EssenceMario ValentinoVeryValentinoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 30%Had 28%Want 42%
4.02/ 5 · 974 votes
Have 35%Had 65%Want 0%
Category winnerVeryRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
52%Like
0%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate
29 votes
32%Love
52%Like
2%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
974 votes
Category winnerEau D'EssenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVery
SillageEau D'Essence
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVeryBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
warm spicy92%
green84%
woody77%
citrus69%
aromatic61%
floral100%
powdery92%
woody84%
white floral77%
citrus69%
aromatic61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic
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
Top15-30 mins
MagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyTarragonBlack CurrantBergamotMandarin OrangeOrangeLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
VioletJasmineWoodsy NotesRoseRosemary
Base6-8 hrs
MuskSandalwoodVanillaAmber
Category winnerVeryLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer88
Fall25
Winter38
Day100
Night38
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter45
Day100
Night40
Category winnerEau D'EssenceMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#22,214
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#3,667
PerfumerDaniela Andrier
Launched—
Reviews69
Category winnerVeryHigher 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 →Very Valentino by Valentino opens with a crisp, invigorating burst of citrus and garden herbs. Bright bergamot, tangy mandarin orange, and zesty lemon mingle with refreshing tarragon and tart black currant. As the sparkling introduction settles, a lush bouquet of dewy lily-of-the-valley, romantic rose, and delicate ja…
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 Very?
Very takes 5 of 8 categories. Eau D'Essence is rated 4.14/5 from 29 votes; Very is rated 4.02/5 from 974 votes. Choose Eau D'Essence for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Very for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Eau D'Essence or Very?
Very lasts longest (Very 66/100, Eau D'Essence 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau D'Essence or Very?
Eau D'Essence projects furthest (Eau D'Essence 67/100, Very 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau D'Essence and Very smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Eau D'Essence or Very better for summer or winter?
For summer, Eau D'Essence is the stronger pick. For winter, Very is the stronger pick. Eau D'Essence suits daytime wear; Very suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau D'Essence and Very?
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. Very has top notes of Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Tarragon and Black Currant, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Woodsy Notes and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber.
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