Fragrance comparison

Essenzamare vs KLĒA

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

5 wins

Essenzamare

Acqua dell Elba

3.6336 votes

Rank #17,306 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

KLĒA

House of Brandt

3.8651 votes

Rank #35,879 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essenzamare takes 5 of 7 categories.

Essenzamare
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
KLĒA
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Essenzamare5/7

KLĒA2/7

Ratings & consensus: KLĒA
Community sentiment: KLĒA
Longevity: Essenzamare
Sillage & projection: Essenzamare
Value for money: Essenzamare
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

KLĒAHouse of Brandt

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%

3.86/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%

Category winnerKLĒARating 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

31%Love

35%Like

24%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerKLĒAMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityEssenzamare

SillageEssenzamare

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value48

Category winnerEssenzamareBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

salty84%

white floral77%

fresh spicy69%

floral61%

woody100%

citrus90%

green80%

floral70%

herbal60%

musky50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and floral

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

Top15-30 mins

Olive LeafBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

MagnoliaWater LilyJasmineSea Salt

Base5-7 hrs

Egyptian MuskPapyrusAmberTonka BeanCedarwood

InformationalShared notesSea Salt, Bergamot, Jasmine and Water Lily. Durations are only published for KLĒA, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall44

Winter25

Day100

Night36

Spring64

Summer100

Fall25

Winter4

Day100

Night32

Category winnerEssenzamareMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex61

Women17

Men3

Unisex14

Women83

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 20%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,306

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#35,879

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

Reviews →

KLĒA by House of Brandt is a refreshing floral aquatic fragrance built around sun-drenched Mediterranean elements. The opening delivers an invigorating splash of crisp olive leaf, sparkling Italian bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange that instantly clears the mind. As the bright citrus settles, a radiant floral heart …

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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 KLĒA?

Essenzamare takes 5 of 7 categories. Essenzamare is rated 3.63/5 from 36 votes; KLĒA is rated 3.86/5 from 51 votes. Choose Essenzamare for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose KLĒA for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Essenzamare or KLĒA?

Essenzamare lasts longest (Essenzamare 74/100, KLĒA 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Essenzamare or KLĒA?

Essenzamare projects furthest (Essenzamare 67/100, KLĒA 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Essenzamare and KLĒA smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Sea Salt, Bergamot, Jasmine and Water Lily.

Is Essenzamare or KLĒA better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Essenzamare and KLĒA?

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. KLĒA has top notes of Olive Leaf, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Magnolia, Water Lily, Jasmine and Sea Salt, a base of Egyptian Musk, Papyrus, Amber and Tonka Bean.