Fragrance comparison

19-68 vs Essencial Elixir

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 887 ratings analysed

19-68

Gritti

3.84107 votes

Rank #17,709 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Essencial Elixir

Natura · 2017

4.17780 votes

Rank #24,131 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essencial Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories.

19-68
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Essencial Elixir
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

19-682/7

Essencial Elixir5/7

Ratings & consensus: Essencial Elixir
Community sentiment: Essencial Elixir
Longevity: Essencial Elixir
Sillage & projection: Essencial Elixir
Value for money: Essencial Elixir
Versatility: 19-68
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 19-68

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

19-68Gritti

Essencial ElixirNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

4.17/ 5 · 780 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerEssencial ElixirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

35%Like

19%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

107 votes

60%Love

28%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

774 votes

Category winnerEssencial ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityEssencial Elixir

SillageEssencial Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value70

Category winnerEssencial ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

powdery69%

citrus61%

woody53%

warm spicy30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Calabrian bergamotTangerineGrapefruitPink PepperCassis

Heart2 to 4 hours

LavenderVetiverPatchouliMagnoliaRose

Base3 to 5 hours

AmbergrisMuskTonka Bean

Top

CardamomBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonCassisSage

Heart

LeatherLavenderVioletGeranium

Base

CognacVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Pink Pepper, Cassis and Lavender. Durations are only published for 19-68, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall97

Winter70

Day100

Night62

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winner19-68Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,709

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#24,131

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2017

Reviews2

Category winner19-68Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

19-68 by Gritti is a fresh citrus and aromatic fragrance built around crisp fruits and traditional barbershop woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot, grapefruit, and tangy tangerine, sharpened by pink pepper and tart cassis. As the initial brightness settles, a clean core of lavender and vetiv…

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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…

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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, 19-68 or Essencial Elixir?

Essencial Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories. 19-68 is rated 3.84/5 from 107 votes; Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes. Choose 19-68 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 19-68 or Essencial Elixir?

Essencial Elixir lasts longest (Essencial Elixir 73/100, 19-68 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 19-68 or Essencial Elixir?

Essencial Elixir projects furthest (Essencial Elixir 62/100, 19-68 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 19-68 and Essencial Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Cassis and Lavender.

Is 19-68 or Essencial Elixir better for summer or winter?

For summer, 19-68 is the stronger pick. For winter, Essencial Elixir is the stronger pick. 19-68 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 19-68 and Essencial Elixir?

19-68 has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Tangerine, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Vetiver, Patchouli and Magnolia, a base of Ambergris, Musk and Tonka Bean. 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.