Fragrance comparison

Essenzamare vs Fleur de Baobab

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 81 ratings analysed

4 wins

Essenzamare

Acqua dell Elba

3.6336 votes

Rank #17,531 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Fleur de Baobab

Zara

3.8145 votes

Rank #17,917 SaltyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essenzamare takes 4 of 7 categories.

Essenzamare
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Fleur de Baobab
Choose it for a salty and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Essenzamare4/7

Fleur de Baobab3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EssenzamareAcqua dell Elba

Fleur de BaobabZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%

3.81/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 23%Had 25%Want 52%

Category winnerFleur de BaobabRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

19%Like

27%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

23%Love

62%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerFleur de BaobabMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityEssenzamare

SillageEssenzamare

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value67

Category winnerFleur de BaobabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

salty84%

white floral77%

fresh spicy69%

floral61%

salty100%

white floral91%

musky83%

marine74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both salty, white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea SaltBergamotLime

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineWater Lily

Base

Woody NotesMuskCedarwoodCashmeran

Top

Sea Salt

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesSea Salt and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall44

Winter25

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer90

Fall0

Winter30

Day100

Night7

Category winnerEssenzamareMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex61

Women17

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,531

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#17,917

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerEssenzamareHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Essenzamare is a salty marine citrus that quickly settles into a clean, aromatic, seaside feel. In reviews, the sea salt and oceanic freshness come through much louder than the bergamot, and the overall vibe often reads unisex but leaning masculine. Expect a breezy beach-day mood with a woody, musky dry-down, plus the…

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Fleur de Baobab by Zara offers a clean, salty floral experience centered on orange blossom and sea salt. It captures the essence of a breezy coastal afternoon, making it a reliable choice for casual spring days. The scent maintains a minimalist profile, resting on a soft musk base that hugs the skin gently throughout …

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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, Essenzamare or Fleur de Baobab?

Essenzamare takes 4 of 7 categories. Essenzamare is rated 3.63/5 from 36 votes; Fleur de Baobab is rated 3.81/5 from 45 votes. Choose Essenzamare for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Fleur de Baobab for a salty and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Essenzamare or Fleur de Baobab?

Essenzamare lasts longest (Essenzamare 74/100, Fleur de Baobab 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Essenzamare or Fleur de Baobab?

Essenzamare projects furthest (Essenzamare 67/100, Fleur de Baobab 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Essenzamare and Fleur de Baobab smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share salty, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Sea Salt and Musk.

Is Essenzamare or Fleur de Baobab better for summer or winter?

For summer, Essenzamare is the stronger pick. For winter, Fleur de Baobab is the stronger pick. Essenzamare suits daytime wear; Fleur de Baobab suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Essenzamare and Fleur de Baobab?

Essenzamare has top notes of Sea Salt, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Water Lily, a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Cedarwood and Cashmeran. Fleur de Baobab has top notes of Sea Salt, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Musk.