Fragrance comparison

In Essence vs Fiori di Capri

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 491 ratings analysed

In Essence

INME

2.7416 votes

Rank #58,280 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Fiori di Capri

Carthusia

4.00475 votes

Rank #4,160 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fiori di Capri takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

In Essence0/4

Fiori di Capri4/4

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

In EssenceINME

Fiori di CapriCarthusia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.74/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

4.00/ 5 · 475 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerFiori di CapriRating 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

35%Love

43%Like

9%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

475 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFiori di Capri

SillageFiori di Capri

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value55

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%

floral92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

citrus61%

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

Notes

Lily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseViolet LeafMandarin OrangeBergamotWhite Musk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Ylang-YlangGardeniaTuberoseWhite FlowersOrange BlossomOrangeMandarin OrangeTurkish Rose

Heart

CarnationHyacinthWhite HoneyClovesIncenseWild StrawberryIrisViolet Leaf

Base

OakmossWhite MuskSandalwoodAmberLabdanumPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesTuberose, 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

Summer68

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men4

Unisex16

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,280

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#4,160

PerfumerLaura Bosetti Tonatto

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerFiori di CapriHigher 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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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…

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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 Fiori di Capri?

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

Which lasts longer, In Essence or Fiori di Capri?

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

Which projects more, In Essence or Fiori di Capri?

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

Do In Essence and Fiori di Capri smell similar?

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

Is In Essence or Fiori di Capri 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 Fiori di Capri?

In Essence features Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose, Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. 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.