Fragrance comparison

Chanson Noire vs Essencial Elixir

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 794 ratings analysed

Chanson Noire

Sylhouette Parfums

3.4314 votes

Rank #22,798 SmokyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Essencial Elixir

Natura · 2017

4.17780 votes

Rank #23,141 PowderyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essencial Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories.

Chanson Noire
Choose it for a smoky and leather character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Essencial Elixir
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Chanson Noire2/5

Essencial Elixir3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chanson NoireSylhouette Parfums

Essencial ElixirNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 5%Had 2%Want 92%

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

36%Love

14%Like

21%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

14 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityChanson Noire

SillageEssencial Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value70

Category winnerEssencial ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

leather86%

aromatic72%

woody58%

animalic44%

earthy30%

powdery69%

citrus61%

woody53%

warm spicy30%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SmokeLeatherAbsintheVetiverNarcissusLavenderSageGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CardamomBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonCassisSage

Heart

LeatherLavenderVioletGeranium

Base

CognacVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLeather, Vetiver, Lavender and Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,798

PerfumerSy Truong

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#23,141

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2017

Reviews2

Category winnerChanson NoireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanson Noire opens with a sharp, intoxicating rush of absinthe paired with dark, rustic leather. This woody aromatic creation by Sy Truong moves into a complex heart of sage and vetiver, settling into a smoky, damp, earthy profile. It is a bold, mood-heavy scent designed for those who enjoy challenging, dark, and unc…

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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, Chanson Noire or Essencial Elixir?

Essencial Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories. Chanson Noire is rated 3.43/5 from 14 votes; Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes. Choose Chanson Noire for a smoky and leather character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Chanson Noire or Essencial Elixir?

Chanson Noire lasts longest (Chanson Noire 80/100, Essencial Elixir 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chanson Noire or Essencial Elixir?

Essencial Elixir projects furthest (Essencial Elixir 62/100, Chanson Noire 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanson Noire and Essencial Elixir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Leather, Vetiver, Lavender and Sage.

Is Chanson Noire or Essencial Elixir better for summer or winter?

Chanson Noire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanson Noire and Essencial Elixir?

Chanson Noire features Smoke, Leather, Absinthe, Vetiver and Narcissus. 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.