Fragrance comparison

KLĒA vs Essenzamare

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

KLĒA

House of Brandt

3.8651 votes

Rank #35,879 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Essenzamare

Acqua dell Elba

3.6336 votes

Rank #17,306 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essenzamare takes 5 of 7 categories.

KLĒA
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Essenzamare
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

KLĒA2/7

Essenzamare5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KLĒAHouse of Brandt

EssenzamareAcqua dell Elba

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%

3.63/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%

Category winnerKLĒARating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

35%Like

24%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

35%Love

19%Like

27%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerKLĒAMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityEssenzamare

SillageEssenzamare

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value58

Category winnerEssenzamareBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus90%

green80%

floral70%

herbal60%

musky50%

citrus100%

woody92%

salty84%

white floral77%

fresh spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Olive LeafBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

MagnoliaWater LilyJasmineSea Salt

Base5-7 hrs

Egyptian MuskPapyrusAmberTonka BeanCedarwood

Top

Sea SaltBergamotLime

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineWater Lily

Base

Woody NotesMuskCedarwoodCashmeran

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Water Lily, Jasmine and Sea Salt. Durations are only published for KLĒA, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer100

Fall25

Winter4

Day100

Night32

Spring75

Summer100

Fall44

Winter25

Day100

Night36

Category winnerEssenzamareMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex14

Women83

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 20%Party 9%

Men22

Unisex61

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,879

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,306

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerEssenzamareHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

KLĒA by House of Brandt is a refreshing floral aquatic fragrance built around sun-drenched Mediterranean elements. The opening delivers an invigorating splash of crisp olive leaf, sparkling Italian bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange that instantly clears the mind. As the bright citrus settles, a radiant floral heart …

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Essenzamare is a salty marine citrus that quickly settles into a clean, aromatic, seaside feel. In reviews, the sea salt and oceanic freshness come through much louder than the bergamot, and the overall vibe often reads unisex but leaning masculine. Expect a breezy beach-day mood with a woody, musky dry-down, plus the…

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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, KLĒA or Essenzamare?

Essenzamare takes 5 of 7 categories. KLĒA is rated 3.86/5 from 51 votes; Essenzamare is rated 3.63/5 from 36 votes. Choose KLĒA for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Essenzamare for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, KLĒA or Essenzamare?

Essenzamare lasts longest (Essenzamare 74/100, KLĒA 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, KLĒA or Essenzamare?

Essenzamare projects furthest (Essenzamare 67/100, KLĒA 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do KLĒA and Essenzamare smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Water Lily, Jasmine and Sea Salt.

Is KLĒA or Essenzamare better for summer or winter?

For summer, KLĒA is the stronger pick. For winter, Essenzamare is the stronger pick. KLĒA suits daytime wear; Essenzamare suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in KLĒA and Essenzamare?

KLĒA has top notes of Olive Leaf, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Magnolia, Water Lily, Jasmine and Sea Salt, a base of Egyptian Musk, Papyrus, Amber and Tonka Bean. Essenzamare has top notes of Sea Salt, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Water Lily, a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Cedarwood and Cashmeran.