Bourbon Silver vs Essencial Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bourbon Silver takes 3 of 4 categories.
Bourbon SilverChoose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Essencial ElixirChoose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Bourbon Silver3/4
Essencial Elixir1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bourbon Silver
- Sillage & projection
- Bourbon Silver
- Value for money
- Bourbon Silver
- 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
Bourbon SilverWe PinkEssencial ElixirNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 60%Had 5%Want 35%
4.17/ 5 · 780 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate17%Love
50%Like
17%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 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
LongevityBourbon Silver
SillageBourbon Silver
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBourbon SilverBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
citrus88%
warm spicy77%
amber65%
vanilla53%
woody42%
powdery69%
citrus61%
woody53%
warm spicy30%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitSicilian LemonCardamomGinger
Heart
Black PepperCognacLavenderDamask Rose
Base
VanillaAmberCocoaMusk
Top
CardamomBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonCassisSage
Heart
LeatherLavenderVioletGeranium
Base
CognacVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Sicilian Lemon, Cardamom and Black Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night50
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#64,467
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#25,621
PerfumerVerônica Kato
Launched2017
Reviews2
Category winnerEssencial ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBourbon Silver by We Pink bursts open with a bright blast of Sicilian Lemon and Grapefruit, quickly backed by the sharp, crisp warmth of Cardamom. It is a fresh spicy, citrus-heavy fragrance that behaves dynamically on the skin, shifting from its initial zesty pop to a richer middle. Soon, a boozy Cognac note emerges …
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, Bourbon Silver or Essencial Elixir?
Bourbon Silver takes 3 of 4 categories. Bourbon Silver is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes. Choose Bourbon Silver for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Bourbon Silver or Essencial Elixir?
Bourbon Silver lasts longest (Bourbon Silver 76/100, Essencial Elixir 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bourbon Silver or Essencial Elixir?
Projection is very close: Bourbon Silver 63/100, Essencial Elixir 62/100 for sillage.
Do Bourbon Silver and Essencial Elixir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Sicilian Lemon, Cardamom and Black Pepper.
Is Bourbon Silver or Essencial Elixir better for summer or winter?
Bourbon Silver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bourbon Silver and Essencial Elixir?
Bourbon Silver has top notes of Grapefruit, Sicilian Lemon, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Black Pepper, Cognac, Lavender and Damask Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Cocoa 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.
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