Fragrance comparison

Essence vs Prete-Moi Ton Coeur

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

Essence

Byblos

3.8457 votes

Rank #13,892 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Prete-Moi Ton Coeur

Des Filles a la Vanille

—0 votes

Rank #74,786 Fresh SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Essence
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Prete-Moi Ton Coeur
Choose it for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity.

Essence1/2

Prete-Moi Ton Coeur1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Prete-Moi Ton Coeur
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

Prete-Moi Ton CoeurDes Filles a la Vanille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 14%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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityPrete-Moi Ton Coeur

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%

fresh spicy100%

rose91%

aromatic83%

citrus74%

white floral65%

vanilla56%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGeranium

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

Vanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Prete-Moi Ton Coeur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall52

Winter48

Day100

Night45

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Not enough votes yet

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 21%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,892

PerfumerChristine Nagel

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#74,786

PerfumerNot listed

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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Prete-Moi Ton Coeur opens with a sharp burst of sparkling bergamot and brisk, minty geranium that cuts cleanly through morning air. The herbal bite feels invigorating. Within twenty minutes, the citrus edge softens as classic red rose and sweet jasmine take over the heart, creating a fresh, botanical bouquet with real…

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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 lasts longer, Essence or Prete-Moi Ton Coeur?

Prete-Moi Ton Coeur lasts longest (Prete-Moi Ton Coeur 100/100, Essence 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Essence and Prete-Moi Ton Coeur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Essence or Prete-Moi Ton Coeur better for summer or winter?

Essence suits daytime wear; Prete-Moi Ton Coeur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Essence and Prete-Moi Ton Coeur?

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. Prete-Moi Ton Coeur has top notes of Bergamot and Geranium, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla.