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Bod Man Really Ripped Abs vs Essencial Elixir

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

Updated 840 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essencial Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Bod Man Really Ripped Abs

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Essencial Elixir

    Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Bod Man Really Ripped Abs3/7
Essencial Elixir4/7
Ratings & consensus
Essencial Elixir
Community sentiment
Essencial Elixir
Longevity
Essencial Elixir
Sillage & projection
Essencial Elixir
Value for money
Bod Man Really Ripped Abs
Versatility
Bod Man Really Ripped Abs
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Bod Man Really Ripped Abs

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Bod Man Really Ripped AbsParfums de Coeur
Essencial ElixirNatura
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.77/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 49%Had 44%Want 8%
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
40%Love
25%Like
17%Ok
8%Dislike
10%Hate

60 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
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate86
Category winners

LongevityEssencial Elixir

SillageEssencial Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value89
¤ Price value70
Category winnerBod Man Really Ripped AbsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic91%
fresh spicy83%
musky74%
herbal65%
lavender56%
powdery69%
citrus61%
woody53%
warm spicy30%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
BergamotOrangeMandarin Orange
Heart1.5-3 hrs
LavenderSageGeranium
Base3-5 hrs
MuskCedarSandalwood
Top
CardamomBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonCassisSage
Heart
LeatherLavenderVioletGeranium
Base
CognacVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lavender, Sage and Geranium. Durations are only published for Bod Man Really Ripped Abs, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring84
Summer100
Fall25
Winter13
Day100
Night25
Spring37
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBod Man Really Ripped AbsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men90
Unisex6
Women4
Casual 44%Work 31%Party 15%Date 10%
Men95
Unisex3
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,380

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#23,303

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2017

Reviews2

Category winnerBod Man Really Ripped AbsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bod Man Really Ripped Abs by Parfums de Coeur delivers an energetic, surprisingly crisp barbershop blast that defies its goofy gym-bro name. It opens loud. You get a direct splash of bergamot, sweet mandarin orange, and tangy citrus peel underpinned by a brief solvent flash. Within ten minutes, that alcohol rush clear…

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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, Bod Man Really Ripped Abs or Essencial Elixir?

Essencial Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories. Bod Man Really Ripped Abs is rated 3.77/5 from 60 votes; Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes. Choose Bod Man Really Ripped Abs for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, 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, Bod Man Really Ripped Abs or Essencial Elixir?

Essencial Elixir lasts longest (Essencial Elixir 73/100, Bod Man Really Ripped Abs 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bod Man Really Ripped Abs or Essencial Elixir?

Essencial Elixir projects furthest (Essencial Elixir 62/100, Bod Man Really Ripped Abs 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bod Man Really Ripped Abs and Essencial Elixir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Sage and Geranium.

Is Bod Man Really Ripped Abs or Essencial Elixir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bod Man Really Ripped Abs is the stronger pick. For winter, Essencial Elixir is the stronger pick. Bod Man Really Ripped Abs suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bod Man Really Ripped Abs and Essencial Elixir?

Bod Man Really Ripped Abs has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Sage and Geranium, a base of Musk, Cedar 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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