Fragrance comparison

In Essence vs Elvie

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,783 ratings analysed

In Essence

INME

2.7416 votes

Rank #58,213 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Elvie

Oriflame

3.741,767 votes

Rank #7,554 White FloralOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

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

In Essence2/4

Elvie2/4

Ratings & consensus: Elvie
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: Elvie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In EssenceINME

ElvieOriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.74/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

3.74/ 5 · 1,767 votes

Have 33%Had 67%Want 0%

Category winnerElvieRating 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

18%Love

58%Like

5%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

1,767 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

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%

white floral100%

ozonic91%

citrus83%

aquatic74%

fresh65%

musky56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and ozonic

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

Lily-of-the-ValleyWatermelonCitrusesFreesiaMandarin Orange

Heart

White FlowersViolet LeafLemon Blossom

Base

White MuskPalisander RosewoodSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex9

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#7,554

PerfumerClaude Chaubert

Launched—

Reviews66

Category winnerElvieHigher 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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Oriflame Elvie opens with a watery splash of watermelon, mandarin orange, and freesia before settling into a cool lily of the valley heart. It wears like a crisp, humid spring morning on skin, providing an airy floral atmosphere. As the initial sweetness softens, white musk and palisander rosewood create a clean, soap…

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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 Elvie?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. In Essence is rated 2.74/5 from 16 votes; Elvie is rated 3.74/5 from 1,767 votes. Choose In Essence for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Elvie for a white floral and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, In Essence or Elvie?

In Essence lasts longest (In Essence 62/100, Elvie 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Essence or Elvie?

In Essence projects furthest (In Essence 52/100, Elvie 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Essence and Elvie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and ozonic accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange and White Musk.

Is In Essence or Elvie better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in In Essence and Elvie?

In Essence features Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose, Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. Elvie has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Watermelon, Citruses and Freesia, heart notes of White Flowers, Violet Leaf and Lemon Blossom, a base of White Musk, Palisander Rosewood, Sandalwood and Amber.