Lime Sands vs Essenzamare
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Essenzamare takes 6 of 7 categories.
Lime SandsChoose it for a citrus and salty character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
EssenzamareChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lime Sands1/7
Essenzamare6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Essenzamare
- Community sentiment
- Essenzamare
- Longevity
- Essenzamare
- Sillage & projection
- Essenzamare
- Value for money
- Essenzamare
- Versatility
- Essenzamare
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lime Sands
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Lime SandsSkylarEssenzamareAcqua dell ElbaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.42/ 5 · 175 votes
Have 47%Had 13%Want 40%
3.63/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%
Category winnerEssenzamareRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
25%Like
29%Ok
22%Dislike
3%Hate
175 votes
35%Love
19%Like
27%Ok
15%Dislike
4%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerEssenzamareMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEssenzamare
SillageEssenzamare
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEssenzamareBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
salty92%
marine84%
white floral77%
woody69%
sweet61%
citrus100%
woody92%
salty84%
white floral77%
fresh spicy69%
floral61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, salty and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
LimeSea SaltVerbena
Heart1-2 hrs
Coconut WaterLily-of-the-ValleyOrange Blossom
Base3-4 hrs
DriftwoodMuskVanilla
Top
Sea SaltBergamotLime
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineWater Lily
Base
Woody NotesMuskCedarwoodCashmeran
InformationalShared notesLime, Sea Salt, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk. Durations are only published for Lime Sands, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter9
Day100
Night13
Spring75
Summer100
Fall44
Winter25
Day100
Night36
Category winnerEssenzamareMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,356
PerfumerDoug Falcone
Launched—
Reviews49
Overall rank#19,331
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerLime SandsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLime Sands by Skylar delivers an instant splash of tart green lime, bright verbena, and coarse sea salt that smells like sitting oceanfront with a chilled cocktail. As the sharp citrus settles, smooth coconut water and subtle orange blossom soften the edges, keeping the scent breezy rather than sugary. The base dries …
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Lime Sands or Essenzamare?
Essenzamare takes 6 of 7 categories. Lime Sands is rated 3.42/5 from 175 votes; Essenzamare is rated 3.63/5 from 36 votes. Choose Lime Sands for a citrus and salty character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Essenzamare for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Lime Sands or Essenzamare?
Essenzamare lasts longest (Essenzamare 74/100, Lime Sands 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lime Sands or Essenzamare?
Essenzamare projects furthest (Essenzamare 67/100, Lime Sands 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lime Sands and Essenzamare smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, salty and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Sea Salt, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.
Is Lime Sands or Essenzamare better for summer or winter?
For summer, Essenzamare is the stronger pick. For winter, Essenzamare is the stronger pick. Lime Sands suits daytime wear; Essenzamare suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lime Sands and Essenzamare?
Lime Sands has top notes of Lime, Sea Salt and Verbena, heart notes of Coconut Water, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orange Blossom, a base of Driftwood, Musk and Vanilla. 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.
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