Fragrance comparison

Fiori di Capri vs In Essence

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 491 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fiori di Capri

Carthusia

4.00475 votes

Rank #4,160 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

In Essence

INME

2.7416 votes

Rank #58,280 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fiori di Capri takes 4 of 4 categories.

Fiori di Capri
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
In Essence
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Fiori di Capri4/4

In Essence0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fiori di CapriCarthusia

In EssenceINME

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 475 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

2.74/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

Category winnerFiori di CapriRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

43%Like

9%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

475 votes

33%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

67%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityFiori di Capri

SillageFiori di Capri

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

green84%

tuberose77%

musky69%

ozonic61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ylang-YlangGardeniaTuberoseWhite FlowersOrange BlossomOrangeMandarin OrangeTurkish Rose

Heart

CarnationHyacinthWhite HoneyClovesIncenseWild StrawberryIrisViolet Leaf

Base

OakmossWhite MuskSandalwoodAmberLabdanumPatchouliCedar

Notes

Lily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseViolet LeafMandarin OrangeBergamotWhite Musk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf and White 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

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex16

Women80

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,160

PerfumerLaura Bosetti Tonatto

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#58,280

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerFiori di CapriHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carthusia Fiori di Capri opens with a bright burst of citrus, tuberose, and ylang-ylang before shifting into a rich floral heart. Carnation and hyacinth bring a dry, spicy green sharpness that cuts through the initial sweet white blossoms. A subtle touch of white honey adds warmth without turning sugary. As the initia…

Reviews →

In Essence by INME is a 2023 release for women focusing on a clean, floral profile. The composition balances white florals like tuberose and lily of the valley with citrus accents of mandarin and bergamot. It settles into a soft white musk base, making it a straightforward, daytime scent for those who prefer minimal, …

Reviews →

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, Fiori di Capri or In Essence?

Fiori di Capri takes 4 of 4 categories. Fiori di Capri is rated 4.00/5 from 475 votes; In Essence is rated 2.74/5 from 16 votes. Choose Fiori di Capri for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose In Essence for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Fiori di Capri or In Essence?

Fiori di Capri lasts longest (Fiori di Capri 70/100, In Essence 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fiori di Capri or In Essence?

Fiori di Capri projects furthest (Fiori di Capri 63/100, In Essence 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fiori di Capri and In Essence smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf and White Musk.

Is Fiori di Capri or In Essence better for summer or winter?

In Essence suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fiori di Capri and In Essence?

Fiori di Capri has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Tuberose and White Flowers, heart notes of Carnation, Hyacinth, White Honey and Cloves, a base of Oakmoss, White Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. In Essence features Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose, Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.