Fragrance comparison

Black Cherry vs Essencial Elixir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 817 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Cherry

Adopt Parfums

4.1937 votes

Rank #7,058 CherryPowdery

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Essencial Elixir

Natura · 2017

4.17780 votes

Rank #25,572 PowderyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Cherry takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black Cherry
Choose it for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Essencial Elixir
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Black Cherry4/7

Essencial Elixir3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black CherryAdopt Parfums

Essencial ElixirNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 18%Had 11%Want 70%

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

43%Love

41%Like

11%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

37 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityEssencial Elixir

SillageBlack Cherry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value70

Category winnerBlack CherryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

patchouli77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

powdery69%

citrus61%

woody53%

warm spicy30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

RoseVioletGeranium

Base

CherryVanillaPatchouliMusk

Top

CardamomBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonCassisSage

Heart

LeatherLavenderVioletGeranium

Base

CognacVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lemon, Violet 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 season

Spring100

Summer15

Fall100

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlack CherryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,058

PerfumerDominique Monlun

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#25,572

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2017

Reviews2

Category winnerBlack CherryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Cherry by Adopt Parfums is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Monlun. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Rose, Violet and Geranium; base notes are Cherry, Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk.

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…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Cherry or Essencial Elixir?

Black Cherry takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Cherry is rated 4.19/5 from 37 votes; Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes. Choose Black Cherry for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Black Cherry or Essencial Elixir?

Essencial Elixir lasts longest (Essencial Elixir 73/100, Black Cherry 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Cherry or Essencial Elixir?

Black Cherry projects furthest (Black Cherry 70/100, Essencial Elixir 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Cherry and Essencial Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Violet and Geranium.

Is Black Cherry or Essencial Elixir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Cherry is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Cherry is the stronger pick. Black Cherry suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Cherry and Essencial Elixir?

Black Cherry has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Violet and Geranium, a base of Cherry, Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk. 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.