Fragrance comparison

In Essence vs New Orleans

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

In Essence

INME

2.7416 votes

Rank #58,213 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

New Orleans

Bond No 9

4.2335 votes

Rank #25,395 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

New Orleans takes 4 of 4 categories.

In Essence
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
New Orleans
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

In Essence0/4

New Orleans4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In EssenceINME

New OrleansBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.74/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

4.23/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 10%Had 3%Want 87%

Category winnerNew OrleansRating 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

70%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityNew Orleans

SillageNew Orleans

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

green84%

tuberose77%

musky69%

ozonic61%

woody100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

green77%

vanilla69%

white floral61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both green 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

VanilleTuberoseCassisViolet Leaf

Heart

Black CurrantMandarin OrangeLily-of-the-ValleyBergamot

Base

CinnamonPatchouliAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose, Violet Leaf and Mandarin Orange. 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

Spring50

Summer90

Fall70

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#25,395

PerfumerLaurice Rahmé

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNew OrleansHigher 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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Bond No. 9 New Orleans opens with a lush mix of vanilla, tuberose and cassis, then settles into something greener, spicier and more woody than the note list first suggests. It feels rich, distinctive and a little theatrical. If you enjoy fruity florals with warmth and texture, this is easy to notice. The cinnamon, pat…

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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 New Orleans?

New Orleans takes 4 of 4 categories. In Essence is rated 2.74/5 from 16 votes; New Orleans is rated 4.23/5 from 35 votes. Choose In Essence for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose New Orleans for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, In Essence or New Orleans?

New Orleans lasts longest (New Orleans 80/100, In Essence 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Essence or New Orleans?

New Orleans projects furthest (New Orleans 73/100, In Essence 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Essence and New Orleans smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and white floral accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose, Violet Leaf and Mandarin Orange.

Is In Essence or New Orleans better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in In Essence and New Orleans?

In Essence features Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose, Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. New Orleans has top notes of Vanille, Tuberose, Cassis and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Black Currant, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Bergamot, a base of Cinnamon, Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood.