Fragrance comparison

Essence vs Gamayun

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 58 ratings analysed

1 wins

Essence

Byblos

3.8457 votes

Rank #15,212 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Gamayun

Parfum de Mahzen

4.001 votes

Rank #68,639 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essence takes 1 of 1 categories.

Essence
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gamayun
Choose it for a lavender and woody character.

Essence1/1

Gamayun0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EssenceByblos

GamayunParfum de Mahzen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

marine61%

lavender100%

woody88%

amber77%

aromatic65%

warm spicy53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FreesiaBergamotMandarin OrangeNeroli

Heart

Sea waterGeraniumJasmineRose

Base

Teak WoodMuskVanillaCedar

Top20-30 mins

LavenderMandarin OrangeGrapefruitTangerineBergamotNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

ClovesCinnamonFreesiaPeonyRoseMate

Base6-8+ hrs

Guaiac WoodTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodWhite MuskVanillaSesameCedar

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Neroli. Durations are only published for Gamayun, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall52

Winter48

Day100

Night45

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,212

PerfumerChristine Nagel

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#68,639

PerfumerEren Öğütcü, Özge Öğütcü

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEssenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Essence by Byblos is a refreshing floral woody musk launched in 2008. It opens with vibrant freesia and bergamot before settling into a sea water heart, grounding itself in teak wood and vanilla. It is a light, clean, and understated choice for a casual workday during spring or summer, sitting close to the skin withou…

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Gamayun by Parfum de Mahzen opens with a clean rush of French lavender and zesty mandarin orange, backed by a crisp splash of bergamot and neroli. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus softens, letting warm cinnamon, dry cloves, and earthy mate tea bring cozy warmth to the heart. The dry-down settles into creamy sa…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Essence or Gamayun?

Essence takes 1 of 1 categories. Essence is rated 3.84/5 from 57 votes; Gamayun is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Essence for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gamayun for a lavender and woody character.

Do Essence and Gamayun smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Freesia, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Neroli.

Is Essence or Gamayun better for summer or winter?

Essence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Essence and Gamayun?

Essence has top notes of Freesia, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Sea water, Geranium, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Teak Wood, Musk, Vanilla and Cedar. Gamayun has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Cloves, Cinnamon, Freesia and Peony, a base of Guaiac Wood, Tonka Bean, Amber and Sandalwood.