Fragrance comparison

Emma vs Sensual

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 71 ratings analysed

Emma

Ésika

4.676 votes

Rank #39,793 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sensual

Johan B

4.3765 votes

Rank #9,629 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sensual takes 4 of 4 categories.

Emma
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sensual
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Emma0/4

Sensual4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EmmaÉsika

SensualJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 29%Had 29%Want 43%

4.37/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 39%Had 22%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

52%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevitySensual

SillageSensual

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value72

Category winnerSensualBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

green77%

white floral69%

woody61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

floral77%

woody69%

green61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity, white floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleGreen AccordTangerine

Heart

JasmineDried PlumRed Rose

Base

Vanilla FlowerSandalwoodPralineAmber

Top15-30 mins

BergamotTangerineBlack CurrantNectarineApple

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaMagnoliaJasmineFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base4-6+ hrs

PatchouliMuskSandalwoodVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesApple, Tangerine, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Sensual, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer71

Fall29

Winter29

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men5

Unisex14

Women81

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 18%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,793

PerfumerClito Hoedicke, Evelyne Boulanger

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerSensualHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ésika Emma opens with a bright splash of crisp green apple and juicy tangerine that immediately feels fresh and cheerful. As it settles onto skin, the tart fruitiness gives way to rich dried plum, creamy jasmine petals, and soft red rose. The base rounds out with warm vanilla flower, crunchy sweet praline, and smooth …

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Johan B Sensual opens with an immediate burst of sparkling bergamot, tangy tangerine, and crisp green apple. It wastes no time making an impression. The initial citrus rush carries a juicy sweetness from ripe nectarine and tart black currant. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruit notes step aside for a lush bouquet …

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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, Emma or Sensual?

Sensual takes 4 of 4 categories. Emma is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes; Sensual is rated 4.37/5 from 65 votes. Choose Emma for a sweet and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sensual for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Emma or Sensual?

They last about the same: Sensual 61/100, Emma 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Emma or Sensual?

Sensual projects furthest (Sensual 59/100, Emma 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emma and Sensual smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, white floral and green accords. Common notes include Apple, Tangerine, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Emma or Sensual better for summer or winter?

Emma suits daytime wear; Sensual suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emma and Sensual?

Emma has top notes of Apple, Green Accord and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine, Dried Plum and Red Rose, a base of Vanilla Flower, Sandalwood, Praline and Amber. Sensual has top notes of Bergamot, Tangerine, Black Currant and Nectarine, heart notes of Gardenia, Magnolia, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla.