Fragrance comparison

Cologne 352 vs Essencial Ato

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 927 ratings analysed

Cologne 352

Ex Nihilo

3.91518 votes

Rank #6,332 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Essencial Ato

Natura · 2023

4.19409 votes

Rank #25,778 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essencial Ato takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cologne 352
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Essencial Ato
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Cologne 3522/7

Essencial Ato5/7

Ratings & consensus: Essencial Ato
Community sentiment: Essencial Ato
Longevity: Essencial Ato
Sillage & projection: Essencial Ato
Value for money: Essencial Ato
Versatility: Cologne 352
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cologne 352

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cologne 352Ex Nihilo

Essencial AtoNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 518 votes

Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%

4.19/ 5 · 409 votes

Have 89%Had 11%Want 0%

Category winnerEssencial AtoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

43%Like

15%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

518 votes

45%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

391 votes

Category winnerEssencial AtoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityEssencial Ato

SillageEssencial Ato

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value62

Category winnerEssencial AtoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

musky61%

citrus92%

white floral77%

aromatic69%

earthy46%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Juniper BerriesItalian Lemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomRose

Base5-7 hrs

White MuskWhite Cedar ExtractGuaiac Wood

Top

PripriocaRaspberryMandarin OrangeAppleWatery NotesPink PepperLemonCassis

Heart

RoseRedwood FlowerSolar NotesLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine SambacOsmanthusOrange Blossom

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiverCedarGuaiac WoodMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesItalian Lemon, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom and Rose. Durations are only published for Cologne 352, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer100

Fall23

Winter12

Day100

Night15

Spring97

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCologne 352Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex64

Women21

Men71

Unisex27

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,332

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#25,778

PerfumerSonia Constant, Verônica Kato

Launched2023

Reviews1

Category winnerCologne 352Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cologne 352 by Ex Nihilo is an ultra-fresh, sparkling citrus woody fragrance that captures the sensation of wearing a crisp white linen shirt on a warm morning. It opens with an invigorating splash of zesty Italian lemon and chilled juniper berries, delivering a brisk, gin-like snap that immediately clears the head. A…

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Essencial Ato by Natura is a woody spicy fragrance that introduces a modern, fruity-floral profile. It is anchored by the unique Brazilian Priprioca note and raspberry, providing a refreshing signature for any season. The composition feels light, airy, and sophisticated, making it a reliable choice for office wear or …

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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, Cologne 352 or Essencial Ato?

Essencial Ato takes 5 of 7 categories. Cologne 352 is rated 3.91/5 from 518 votes; Essencial Ato is rated 4.19/5 from 409 votes. Choose Cologne 352 for a white floral and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Essencial Ato for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cologne 352 or Essencial Ato?

Essencial Ato lasts longest (Essencial Ato 75/100, Cologne 352 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cologne 352 or Essencial Ato?

Essencial Ato projects furthest (Essencial Ato 60/100, Cologne 352 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cologne 352 and Essencial Ato smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Italian Lemon, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom and Rose.

Is Cologne 352 or Essencial Ato better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cologne 352 is the stronger pick. For winter, Essencial Ato is the stronger pick. Cologne 352 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cologne 352 and Essencial Ato?

Cologne 352 has top notes of Juniper Berries and Italian Lemon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of White Musk, White Cedar Extract and Guaiac Wood. Essencial Ato has top notes of Priprioca, Raspberry, Mandarin Orange and Apple, heart notes of Rose, Redwood Flower, Solar Notes and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver and Cedar.