Fragrance comparison

Milliardaire vs The Essence

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

Milliardaire

Manzana Paris

5.001 votes

Rank #55,980 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

The Essence

Sergio Tacchini

3.6755 votes

Rank #15,560 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Milliardaire
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
The Essence
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Milliardaire2/4

The Essence2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MilliardaireManzana Paris

The EssenceSergio Tacchini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

3.67/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 70%Had 8%Want 22%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

32%Love

40%Like

22%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMilliardaire

SillageMilliardaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value90

Category winnerThe EssenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

amber92%

herbal84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

smoky61%

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

balsamic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonChamomileApricot

Heart2 to 4 hours

ArtemisiaIrisIncense

Base8 to 12+ hours

VanillaAmberCedarMuskLeather

Top

BergamotArtemisiaWormwoodJuniper

Heart

MyrrhIrisIncense

Base

VanillaSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Iris, Incense and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Milliardaire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer81

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men44

Unisex47

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,980

PerfumerMarc Antoine

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,560

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerThe EssenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Milliardaire by Manzana Paris presents an unexpected contrast between bright fruit and deep resinous warmth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lemon, softened quickly by soothing chamomile and sweet apricot flesh. As the initial brightness settles, the composition reveals a dry, powdery iris combined with the bitt…

Reviews →

The Essence by Sergio Tacchini is a woody aromatic fragrance for men, released in 2022. It opens with sharp juniper and wormwood, transitioning into a powdery iris and myrrh heart. The base offers a soft blend of vanilla and sandalwood. It provides a clean, transparent scent profile that works well for office wear or …

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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, Milliardaire or The Essence?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Milliardaire is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; The Essence is rated 3.67/5 from 55 votes. Choose Milliardaire for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose The Essence for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Milliardaire or The Essence?

Milliardaire lasts longest (Milliardaire 100/100, The Essence 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Milliardaire or The Essence?

Milliardaire projects furthest (Milliardaire 100/100, The Essence 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Milliardaire and The Essence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Iris, Incense and Vanilla.

Is Milliardaire or The Essence better for summer or winter?

The Essence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Milliardaire and The Essence?

Milliardaire has top notes of Lemon, Chamomile and Apricot, heart notes of Artemisia, Iris and Incense, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Cedar and Musk. The Essence has top notes of Bergamot, Artemisia, Wormwood and Juniper, heart notes of Myrrh, Iris and Incense, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Musk.