Fragrance comparison

In Essence vs Wild Cat

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 244 ratings analysed

In Essence

INME

2.7416 votes

Rank #58,213 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Wild Cat

Mahogany

4.02228 votes

Rank #23,254 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wild Cat takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

In Essence0/4

Wild Cat4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In EssenceINME

Wild CatMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.74/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

4.02/ 5 · 228 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerWild CatRating 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

38%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

228 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityWild Cat

SillageWild Cat

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value52

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

green84%

tuberose77%

musky69%

ozonic61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

patchouli84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

tuberose61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral and tuberose

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

Fruity NotesMandarin OrangeBergamotWatery Notes

Heart

TuberosePeonyLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PralinePatchouliWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose, 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

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#23,254

PerfumerMauricy F. Bertelli

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerWild CatHigher 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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Wild Cat by Mahogany is a bold floral fruity scent designed for women who enjoy presence. It opens with bright mandarin and bergamot before settling into a heart of tuberose and lily-of-the-valley. The base remains grounded with praline and patchouli, creating a sweet, lingering profile ideal for evening wear during t…

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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 Wild Cat?

Wild Cat takes 4 of 4 categories. In Essence is rated 2.74/5 from 16 votes; Wild Cat is rated 4.02/5 from 228 votes. Choose In Essence for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Wild Cat for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, In Essence or Wild Cat?

Wild Cat lasts longest (Wild Cat 66/100, In Essence 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Essence or Wild Cat?

Wild Cat projects furthest (Wild Cat 65/100, In Essence 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Essence and Wild Cat smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and tuberose accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is In Essence or Wild Cat 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 Wild Cat?

In Essence features Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose, Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. Wild Cat has top notes of Fruity Notes, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Watery Notes, heart notes of Tuberose, Peony and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Praline, Patchouli and White Musk.