Fragrance comparison

In Essence vs In Red EdP

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,676 ratings analysed

In Essence

INME

2.7416 votes

Rank #58,213 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

In Red EdP

Armand Basi

4.031,660 votes

Rank #5,981 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In Red EdP takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

In Essence1/4

In Red EdP3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In EssenceINME

In Red EdPArmand Basi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.74/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

4.03/ 5 · 1,660 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerIn Red EdPRating 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

50%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

1,623 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityIn Essence

SillageIn Red EdP

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value66

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%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

fresh65%

warm spicy53%

aromatic42%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both 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

GingerBergamotMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

JasmineViolet LeafLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

Woody NotesWhite Musk

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men2

Unisex27

Women72

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#5,981

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerIn Red EdPHigher 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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In Red EdP opens with bright citrus, ginger, and cardamom, then settles into a fresh floral heart with violet leaf, jasmine, and lily-of-the-valley. It feels crisp, lightly spicy, and quietly elegant rather than sweet or heavy. On skin, it usually wears close to moderate, with a soft woody musk base. It suits spring e…

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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 In Red EdP?

In Red EdP takes 3 of 4 categories. In Essence is rated 2.74/5 from 16 votes; In Red EdP is rated 4.03/5 from 1,660 votes. Choose In Essence for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose In Red EdP for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, In Essence or In Red EdP?

In Essence lasts longest (In Essence 62/100, In Red EdP 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Essence or In Red EdP?

Projection is very close: In Red EdP 53/100, In Essence 52/100 for sillage.

Do In Essence and In Red EdP smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is In Essence or In Red EdP 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 In Red EdP?

In Essence features Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose, Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. In Red EdP has top notes of Ginger, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet Leaf, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Woody Notes and White Musk.