1995 vs Essencial Desejos
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1995 takes 4 of 5 categories.
1995Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Essencial DesejosChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
19954/5
Essencial Desejos0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- 1995
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1995
- Sillage & projection
- 1995
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 1995
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1995Henry JacquesEssencial DesejosNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.73/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 31%Had 1%Want 68%
4.19/ 5 · 74 votes
Have 59%Had 3%Want 38%
Category winner1995Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate73%Love
27%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
38%Love
37%Like
14%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
73 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1995
Sillage1995
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody90%
fresh spicy80%
lavender70%
citrus60%
mossy50%
citrus100%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic38%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderBergamotBasil
Heart
CypressFirJuniper
Base
MossPatchouliLeather
Top
BergamotGinRosemaryJuniperBasilOrangeLavenderNutmeg
Heart
RoseLily of the ValleyJasmineParamelaVioletDavana
Base
CedarMossMuskVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Basil and Juniper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer64
Fall100
Winter91
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer54
Fall97
Winter60
Day100
Night83
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,412
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#31,664
PerfumerDomitille Michalon Bertier, Verônica Kato
Launched2025
Reviews0
Category winner1995Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot1995 by Henry Jacques marries sharp French lavender and bergamot with a dense coniferous heart of cypress, fir, and juniper. As it warms on skin, dark oakmoss, patchouli, and supple leather build a dry, vintage barbering accord. It suits cool autumn mornings and formal evening events where a refined, structured green …
Reviews →Essencial Desejos by Natura is a festive woody fragrance for men featuring a prominent gin-inspired accord. It pairs the aromatic sharpness of juniper and priprioca with a creamy sandalwood base, creating an elegant scent suitable for year-end holiday celebrations. This 2025 release provides a striking, luminous trail…
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, 1995 or Essencial Desejos?
1995 takes 4 of 5 categories. 1995 is rated 4.73/5 from 15 votes; Essencial Desejos is rated 4.19/5 from 74 votes. Choose 1995 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Essencial Desejos for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1995 or Essencial Desejos?
1995 lasts longest (1995 82/100, Essencial Desejos 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1995 or Essencial Desejos?
1995 projects furthest (1995 66/100, Essencial Desejos 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1995 and Essencial Desejos smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Basil and Juniper.
Is 1995 or Essencial Desejos better for summer or winter?
1995 suits evening wear; Essencial Desejos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1995 and Essencial Desejos?
1995 has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of Cypress, Fir and Juniper, a base of Moss, Patchouli and Leather. Essencial Desejos has top notes of Bergamot, Gin, Rosemary and Juniper, heart notes of Rose, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Paramela, a base of Cedar, Moss, Musk and Vetiver.
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