Fragrance comparison

In Essence vs Marc Joseph for Women

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

In Essence

INME

2.7416 votes

Rank #58,213 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Marc Joseph for Women

Marc Joseph

3.8715 votes

Rank #42,086 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc Joseph for Women takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

In Essence0/4

Marc Joseph for Women4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In EssenceINME

Marc Joseph for WomenMarc Joseph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.74/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

3.87/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 42%Had 22%Want 36%

Category winnerMarc Joseph for WomenRating 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

20%Love

60%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMarc Joseph for Women

SillageMarc Joseph for Women

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

green84%

tuberose77%

musky69%

ozonic61%

fruity100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

rose77%

fresh69%

sweet61%

Scent match40%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

Top15-30 mins

LitchiPeachOrangeBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet LeafPlum

Base5-7 hrs

White MuskMossAmber

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Marc Joseph for Women, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter17

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 32%Date 18%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#42,086

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMarc Joseph for WomenHigher 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 →

Marc Joseph for Women delivers an easygoing splash of sweet nectar and clean florals. The first spray punches with juicy litchi, sweet peach, and bright mandarin orange. It smells bright, cheerful, and immediately accessible. Give it five minutes. The sharp initial alcohol lift quickly evaporates, letting a heart of d…

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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 Marc Joseph for Women?

Marc Joseph for Women takes 4 of 4 categories. In Essence is rated 2.74/5 from 16 votes; Marc Joseph for Women is rated 3.87/5 from 15 votes. Choose In Essence for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Marc Joseph for Women for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, In Essence or Marc Joseph for Women?

Marc Joseph for Women lasts longest (Marc Joseph for Women 71/100, In Essence 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Essence or Marc Joseph for Women?

Marc Joseph for Women projects furthest (Marc Joseph for Women 69/100, In Essence 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Essence and Marc Joseph for Women smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is In Essence or Marc Joseph for Women better for summer or winter?

In Essence suits day or night wear; Marc Joseph for Women suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Essence and Marc Joseph for Women?

In Essence features Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose, Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. Marc Joseph for Women has top notes of Litchi, Peach, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet Leaf, a base of White Musk, Moss and Amber.