Fragrance comparison

Cocktail vs Pure Essence

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 257 ratings analysed

6 wins

Cocktail

Lush

3.66197 votes

Rank #7,816 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Pure Essence

Pascal Morabito

3.7560 votes

Rank #36,849 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cocktail takes 6 of 7 categories.

Cocktail
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Pure Essence
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Cocktail6/7

Pure Essence1/7

Ratings & consensus: Cocktail
Community sentiment: Cocktail
Longevity: Cocktail
Sillage & projection: Cocktail
Value for money: Pure Essence
Versatility: Cocktail
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cocktail

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CocktailLush

Pure EssencePascal Morabito

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 197 votes

Have 55%Had 16%Want 30%

3.75/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 50%Had 18%Want 32%

Category winnerCocktailRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

45%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

168 votes

25%Love

45%Like

15%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerCocktailMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityCocktail

SillageCocktail

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value85

Category winnerPure EssenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

woody77%

citrus69%

yellow floral61%

woody100%

warm spicy91%

cinnamon83%

citrus74%

fresh65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Ylang-YlangLavenderGeraniumoak mossJasmineAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotSandalwoodCitrusesCinnamonRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CitrusesGreen AppleGeranium

Heart

Cinnamon

Base

SandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Sandalwood, Citruses and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter62

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCocktailMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex36

Women60

Men69

Unisex29

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,816

PerfumerMark Constantine

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#36,849

PerfumerCorinne Cachen

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCocktailHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cocktail by Lush is a bold, old-school floral with a sharp green edge. Ylang-ylang, jasmine, lavender and oakmoss do most of the talking, so it can open soapy, herbal or even a little strange before settling into something softer, woody and powdery. This suits wearers who enjoy character over easy prettiness. If you l…

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Pascal Morabito Pure Essence opens with a sharp burst of green apple and tart citruses, backed by a crisp geranium edge. As the top notes settle, warm cinnamon emerges to create a familiar cozy spice layer over dry cedar and smooth sandalwood. It feels clean and upright for chilly weekday mornings at the office.

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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, Cocktail or Pure Essence?

Cocktail takes 6 of 7 categories. Cocktail is rated 3.66/5 from 197 votes; Pure Essence is rated 3.75/5 from 60 votes. Choose Cocktail for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Pure Essence for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cocktail or Pure Essence?

Cocktail lasts longest (Cocktail 71/100, Pure Essence 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cocktail or Pure Essence?

Cocktail projects furthest (Cocktail 62/100, Pure Essence 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cocktail and Pure Essence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Geranium, Sandalwood, Citruses and Cinnamon.

Is Cocktail or Pure Essence better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cocktail is the stronger pick. For winter, Cocktail is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cocktail and Pure Essence?

Cocktail features Ylang-Ylang, Lavender, Geranium, oak moss and Jasmine. Pure Essence has top notes of Citruses, Green Apple and Geranium, heart notes of Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood and Cedar.