Fragrance comparison

In Essence vs C

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

In Essence

INME

2.7416 votes

Rank #58,213 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Karen Walker

4.0714 votes

Rank #21,314 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

C takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

In Essence0/4

C4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In EssenceINME

CKaren Walker

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.74/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

4.07/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 19%Had 26%Want 55%

Category winnerCRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

67%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

21%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityC

SillageC

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

green84%

tuberose77%

musky69%

ozonic61%

white floral100%

citrus91%

floral83%

musky74%

woody65%

powdery56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseViolet LeafMandarin OrangeBergamotWhite Musk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MagnoliaGardeniaBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine SambacLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmberCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer17

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#21,314

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerCHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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, …

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Karen Walker C presents a creamy white floral blend built on a base of warm sandalwood and cashmere wood. The fragrance opens with bright mandarin and bergamot before settling into a rich heart of gardenia and tuberose. It offers a cozy, sweet aura that suits casual day wear during autumn and spring.

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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, In Essence or C?

C takes 4 of 4 categories. In Essence is rated 2.74/5 from 16 votes; C is rated 4.07/5 from 14 votes. Choose In Essence for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose C for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, In Essence or C?

C lasts longest (C 74/100, In Essence 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Essence or C?

C projects furthest (C 65/100, In Essence 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Essence and C smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is In Essence or C better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in In Essence and C?

In Essence features Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose, Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. C has top notes of Magnolia, Gardenia, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Cashmere Wood.