Fragrance comparison

1001 NIGHT vs Essencial Elixir

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 781 ratings analysed

1001 NIGHT

VELVET SAM

5.001 votes

Rank #52,230 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Essencial Elixir

Natura · 2017

4.17780 votes

Rank #22,707 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essencial Elixir takes 2 of 2 categories.

1001 NIGHT
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character.
Essencial Elixir
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

1001 NIGHT0/2

Essencial Elixir2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1001 NIGHTVELVET SAM

Essencial ElixirNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

4.17/ 5 · 780 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

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

60%Love

28%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

774 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value70

Category winnerEssencial ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

rose69%

vanilla61%

powdery69%

citrus61%

woody53%

warm spicy30%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperGeranium

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliRoseSandalwood

Base6-10 hrs

MuskAmbergrisBenzoinVanilla

Top

CardamomBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonCassisSage

Heart

LeatherLavenderVioletGeranium

Base

CognacVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Geranium, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for 1001 NIGHT, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day37

Night100

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 44%Party 31%Casual 15%Work 10%

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,230

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,707

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2017

Reviews2

Category winnerEssencial ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Velvet Sam 1001 Night opens with an electric bite of crushed black pepper and crisp geranium leaf. The initial alcohol flash burns off in seconds, revealing dark red rose petals layered over earthy patchouli and creamy sandalwood. It feels rich, resinous, and deeply comforting on bare skin. As the scent warms, sweet …

Reviews →

Natura Essencial Elixir is a woody masculine fragrance defined by a complex fusion of cognac, leather, and aromatic spices. Launched in 2017, this scent relies on a robust foundation of patchouli and cedar to deliver a grounded, sophisticated profile. It thrives in autumn and winter, serving as a reliable companion fo…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1001 NIGHT or Essencial Elixir?

Essencial Elixir takes 2 of 2 categories. 1001 NIGHT is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes. Choose 1001 NIGHT for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Do 1001 NIGHT and Essencial Elixir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Geranium, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

Is 1001 NIGHT or Essencial Elixir better for summer or winter?

1001 NIGHT suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1001 NIGHT and Essencial Elixir?

1001 NIGHT has top notes of Black Pepper and Geranium, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose and Sandalwood, a base of Musk, Ambergris, Benzoin and Vanilla. Essencial Elixir has top notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Leather, Lavender, Violet and Geranium, a base of Cognac, Vanilla, Benzoin and Sandalwood.