Dominant Intense vs Essencial Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dominant Intense takes 3 of 4 categories.
Dominant IntenseChoose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Essencial ElixirChoose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Dominant Intense3/4
Essencial Elixir1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dominant Intense
- Sillage & projection
- Dominant Intense
- Value for money
- Dominant Intense
- 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
Dominant IntenseAntonio MarettiEssencial ElixirNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
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 hate67%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
3 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
LongevityDominant Intense
SillageDominant Intense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDominant IntenseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
herbal92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
soft spicy61%
powdery69%
citrus61%
woody53%
warm spicy30%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomLemonApple
Heart
TarragonGeraniumSage
Base
Cashmere WoodVanillaOakmoss
Top
CardamomBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonCassisSage
Heart
LeatherLavenderVioletGeranium
Base
CognacVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lemon, Geranium 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 seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night100
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#62,812
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#25,451
PerfumerVerônica Kato
Launched2017
Reviews2
Category winnerEssencial ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDominant Intense opens with a crisp hit of apple and lemon, quickly warmed by cardamom and green herbs. The overall effect is fresh, spicy, and aromatic rather than sugary, with a smoother woody-vanilla base underneath. It looks best suited to men who like modern, confident scents with some lift at the top and a warme…
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, Dominant Intense or Essencial Elixir?
Dominant Intense takes 3 of 4 categories. Dominant Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes. Choose Dominant Intense for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Dominant Intense or Essencial Elixir?
Dominant Intense lasts longest (Dominant Intense 80/100, Essencial Elixir 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dominant Intense or Essencial Elixir?
Dominant Intense projects furthest (Dominant Intense 88/100, Essencial Elixir 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dominant Intense and Essencial Elixir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lemon, Geranium and Sage.
Is Dominant Intense or Essencial Elixir better for summer or winter?
Dominant Intense suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dominant Intense and Essencial Elixir?
Dominant Intense has top notes of Cardamom, Lemon and Apple, heart notes of Tarragon, Geranium and Sage, a base of Cashmere Wood, Vanilla and Oakmoss. 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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