Dimitri vs Essencial Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Essencial Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories.
DimitriChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Essencial ElixirChoose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Dimitri1/7
Essencial Elixir6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Essencial Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Essencial Elixir
- Longevity
- Essencial Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Essencial Elixir
- Value for money
- Essencial Elixir
- Versatility
- Essencial Elixir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dimitri
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DimitriO BoticárioEssencial ElixirNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 448 votes
Have 22%Had 78%Want 0%
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 hate29%Love
49%Like
6%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate
448 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
Category winners
LongevityEssencial Elixir
SillageEssencial Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEssencial ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody91%
fresh spicy83%
green74%
citrus65%
rose56%
powdery69%
citrus61%
woody53%
warm spicy30%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeCassisTincture of Rose
Heart
MintLavenderRosemaryGeraniumSage
Base
OakmossCedarSandalwood
Top
CardamomBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonCassisSage
Heart
LeatherLavenderVioletGeranium
Base
CognacVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cassis, Lavender and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter30
Day–
Night–
Spring37
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEssencial ElixirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,071
PerfumerMaria Tereza Belotti
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#25,451
PerfumerVerônica Kato
Launched2017
Reviews2
Category winnerDimitriHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotO Boticário Dimitri is an invigorating woody aromatic cologne built around cool mint, tart cassis, and dry cedar. It kicks off with a bright burst of juicy mandarin orange and tangy blackcurrant, which quickly gives way to a brisk herbal heart packed with garden rosemary, fresh lavender, and crushed mint leaves. As it…
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, Dimitri or Essencial Elixir?
Essencial Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories. Dimitri is rated 3.88/5 from 448 votes; Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes. Choose Dimitri for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Dimitri or Essencial Elixir?
Essencial Elixir lasts longest (Essencial Elixir 73/100, Dimitri 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dimitri or Essencial Elixir?
Essencial Elixir projects furthest (Essencial Elixir 62/100, Dimitri 41/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dimitri and Essencial Elixir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cassis, Lavender and Geranium.
Is Dimitri or Essencial Elixir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Dimitri is the stronger pick. For winter, Essencial Elixir is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dimitri and Essencial Elixir?
Dimitri has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cassis and Tincture of Rose, heart notes of Mint, Lavender, Rosemary and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, 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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