Fragrance comparison

In Essence vs Coconut Lime Verbena (mist)

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

3 wins

In Essence

INME

2.7416 votes

Rank #58,280 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Coconut Lime Verbena (mist)

Bath & Body Works

3.504 votes

Rank #59,244 CitrusCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In Essence takes 3 of 3 categories.

In Essence
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Coconut Lime Verbena (mist)
Choose it for a citrus and coconut character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

In Essence3/3

Coconut Lime Verbena (mist)0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In EssenceINME

Coconut Lime Verbena (mist)Bath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.74/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 56%Had 20%Want 24%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityIn Essence

SillageIn Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value69

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

green84%

tuberose77%

musky69%

ozonic61%

citrus100%

coconut92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

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

LimeBlack CurrantBergamotMelon

Heart

CoconutLily-of-the-ValleyMandarin OrangeTuberosePeachCedarLemon

Base

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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

Spring80

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,280

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#59,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIn EssenceHigher 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, …

Reviews →

Bath & Body Works Coconut Lime Verbena mist is a bright summer fragrance that matches sharp lime with creamy coconut. It is designed for casual beach days and hot afternoons when you want a simple burst of tropical energy. The scent opens with a strong citrus punch and slowly mellows into a soft woody peach skin scent.

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, In Essence or Coconut Lime Verbena (mist)?

In Essence takes 3 of 3 categories. In Essence is rated 2.74/5 from 16 votes; Coconut Lime Verbena (mist) is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose In Essence for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Coconut Lime Verbena (mist) for a citrus and coconut character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, In Essence or Coconut Lime Verbena (mist)?

In Essence lasts longest (In Essence 62/100, Coconut Lime Verbena (mist) 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Essence or Coconut Lime Verbena (mist)?

In Essence projects furthest (In Essence 52/100, Coconut Lime Verbena (mist) 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Essence and Coconut Lime Verbena (mist) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is In Essence or Coconut Lime Verbena (mist) better for summer or winter?

In Essence suits day or night wear; Coconut Lime Verbena (mist) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Essence and Coconut Lime Verbena (mist)?

In Essence features Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose, Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. Coconut Lime Verbena (mist) has top notes of Lime, Black Currant, Bergamot and Melon, heart notes of Coconut, Lily-of-the-Valley, Mandarin Orange and Tuberose.