Fragrance comparison

In Essence vs Violet Leaves & Jasmine

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

2 wins

In Essence

INME

2.7416 votes

Rank #58,213 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Violet Leaves & Jasmine

Signature Fragrances

4.508 votes

Rank #31,220 OzonicCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In Essence takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

In Essence2/3

Violet Leaves & Jasmine1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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: Violet Leaves & Jasmine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In EssenceINME

Violet Leaves & JasmineSignature Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.74/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

4.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 22%Had 11%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

75%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityIn Essence

SillageIn Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

green84%

tuberose77%

musky69%

ozonic61%

ozonic100%

citrus92%

aquatic84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

green61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, white floral 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

BergamotMelonViolet LeafMandarin Orange

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineRose

Base

SandalwoodAmber

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

Summer67

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#31,220

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerViolet Leaves & JasmineHigher 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 →

A bright, citrus-led floral green scent that wears more like a breezy summer cologne than a lush white floral. Mandarin and bergamot seem to do most of the work early on, then jasmine softens the heart while violet leaf stays light and understated. It may suit someone who wants a fresh, airy daytime perfume with a cle…

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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 Violet Leaves & Jasmine?

In Essence takes 2 of 3 categories. In Essence is rated 2.74/5 from 16 votes; Violet Leaves & Jasmine is rated 4.50/5 from 8 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 Violet Leaves & Jasmine for a ozonic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, In Essence or Violet Leaves & Jasmine?

In Essence lasts longest (In Essence 62/100, Violet Leaves & Jasmine 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Essence or Violet Leaves & Jasmine?

In Essence projects furthest (In Essence 52/100, Violet Leaves & Jasmine 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Essence and Violet Leaves & Jasmine smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and ozonic accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is In Essence or Violet Leaves & Jasmine better for summer or winter?

In Essence suits day or night wear; Violet Leaves & Jasmine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Essence and Violet Leaves & Jasmine?

In Essence features Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose, Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. Violet Leaves & Jasmine has top notes of Bergamot, Melon, Violet Leaf and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood and Amber.