Arrazo vs Essencial Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Essencial Elixir takes 4 of 5 categories.
ArrazoChoose it for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Essencial ElixirChoose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Arrazo1/5
Essencial Elixir4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Essencial Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Essencial Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Essencial Elixir
- Value for money
- Arrazo
- 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
ArrazoPhytodermEssencial ElixirNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.64/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 71%Had 21%Want 7%
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 hate18%Love
36%Like
36%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · 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
Category winners
LongevityEssencial Elixir
SillageEssencial Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArrazoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
lavender91%
mossy83%
citrus74%
green65%
earthy56%
powdery69%
citrus61%
woody53%
warm spicy30%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BasilLavenderLemonPetitgrainSage
Heart
CuminGeraniumJuniperCedarPatchouli
Base
OakmossVetiverAmberSandalwoodLeather
Top
CardamomBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonCassisSage
Heart
LeatherLavenderVioletGeranium
Base
CognacVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesLavender, Lemon, Sage and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring60
Summer20
Fall100
Winter80
Day100
Night80
Spring37
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#63,046
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#25,451
PerfumerVerônica Kato
Launched2017
Reviews2
Category winnerEssencial ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArrazo by Phytoderm is a sharp, classic aromatic fougere designed for the daily rotation of a man who values clean, herbal presence. With a dominant profile of basil and lavender set against a sturdy base of oakmoss and leather, it delivers a disciplined, professional scent that cuts through the noise of modern sweetn…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Arrazo or Essencial Elixir?
Essencial Elixir takes 4 of 5 categories. Arrazo is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes; Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes. Choose Arrazo for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Arrazo or Essencial Elixir?
Essencial Elixir lasts longest (Essencial Elixir 73/100, Arrazo 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Arrazo or Essencial Elixir?
Essencial Elixir projects furthest (Essencial Elixir 62/100, Arrazo 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Arrazo and Essencial Elixir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lemon, Sage and Geranium.
Is Arrazo or Essencial Elixir better for summer or winter?
Arrazo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Arrazo and Essencial Elixir?
Arrazo has top notes of Basil, Lavender, Lemon and Petitgrain, heart notes of Cumin, Geranium, Juniper and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Amber and Sandalwood. 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.
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