Fragrance comparison

Expression vs Karenina

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 268 ratings analysed

Expression

Ésika

3.5244 votes

Rank #40,174 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Karenina

Roja Dove

3.98224 votes

Rank #3,719 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Karenina takes 6 of 7 categories.

Expression
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Karenina
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Expression1/7

Karenina6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ExpressionÉsika

KareninaRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 49%Had 30%Want 21%

3.98/ 5 · 224 votes

Have 37%Had 17%Want 46%

Category winnerKareninaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

23%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

44%Love

36%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

131 votes

Category winnerKareninaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityKarenina

SillageKarenina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value42

Category winnerExpressionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

aldehydic77%

sweet69%

fresh61%

floral100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

aldehydic69%

citrus61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and aldehydic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotAldehydesPeachApple

Heart

Ylang-YlangGardeniaJasmineOrange BlossomMimosa

Base

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Top

AldehydesBergamot

Heart

CarnationGardeniaFrangipaniYlang-YlangVioletJasmineOrange BlossomRose

Base

ClovesVanillaGreen NotesMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang and Gardenia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night53

Spring84

Summer44

Fall100

Winter96

Day96

Night100

Category winnerKareninaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men5

Unisex10

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,174

PerfumerAntonio Amador

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,719

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerKareninaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Expression by Ésika is a bright, clean floral perfume that pairs crisp orchard fruits with a classic bouquet of white and yellow flowers. It opens with an energizing splash of sparkling aldehydes, tart bergamot, crunchy green apple, and juicy peach, instantly creating a fresh, sunlit mood. As it warms on the skin, cre…

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Karenina is a carnation-led floral with a polished, old-world feel. Aldehydes and bergamot give it a bright, slightly metallic lift at first, then the heart turns creamy and powdery with ylang-ylang, gardenia, jasmine and violet. On skin, the clove nuance in the carnation stands out, softened by vanilla, musk and ceda…

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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, Expression or Karenina?

Karenina takes 6 of 7 categories. Expression is rated 3.52/5 from 44 votes; Karenina is rated 3.98/5 from 224 votes. Choose Expression for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Karenina for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Expression or Karenina?

Karenina lasts longest (Karenina 83/100, Expression 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Expression or Karenina?

Karenina projects furthest (Karenina 73/100, Expression 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Expression and Karenina smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang and Gardenia.

Is Expression or Karenina better for summer or winter?

For summer, Karenina is the stronger pick. For winter, Karenina is the stronger pick. Expression suits daytime wear; Karenina suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Expression and Karenina?

Expression has top notes of Bergamot, Aldehydes, Peach and Apple, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. Karenina has top notes of Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Gardenia, Frangipani and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Cloves, Vanilla, Green Notes and Musk.