Fragrance comparison

Eros Parfum vs Essencial Elixir

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 3,345 ratings analysed

Eros Parfum

Versace

4.242,565 votes

Rank #23,067 AromaticAmber

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22%scent match

Clearly different

Essencial Elixir

Natura · 2017

4.17780 votes

Rank #22,739 PowderyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Eros Parfum
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Essencial Elixir
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Eros Parfum3/7

Essencial Elixir3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eros ParfumVersace

Essencial ElixirNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 2,565 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 780 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerEros ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

29%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

2,565 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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityEros Parfum

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value70

Category winnerEssencial ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

powdery69%

citrus61%

woody53%

warm spicy30%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MintLemonBlack PepperelemiLitsea Cubeba

Heart3-4 hrs

Green AppleGeraniumLavenderSagePomarose

Base8-10+ hrs

Tonka BeanAmberVanillaPatchouliBenzoin

Top

CardamomBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonCassisSage

Heart

LeatherLavenderVioletGeranium

Base

CognacVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Black Pepper, Geranium and Lavender. Durations are only published for Eros Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall0

Winter91

Day58

Night100

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEros ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Date 32%Party 29%Casual 21%Work 18%

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,067

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,739

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2017

Reviews2

Category winnerEssencial ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Eros Parfum takes the famous club-ready DNA and strips away the screechy synthetic edges. The crisp mint hits immediately. Crisp Italian lemon, tart green apple, and black pepper introduce a bright, zesty bite that feels instantly cleaner than the older Eau de Toilette. Within twenty minutes, the opening bite …

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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, Eros Parfum or Essencial Elixir?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Eros Parfum is rated 4.24/5 from 2,565 votes; Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes. Choose Eros Parfum for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Eros Parfum or Essencial Elixir?

They last about the same: Eros Parfum 74/100, Essencial Elixir 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Eros Parfum or Essencial Elixir?

Projection is very close: Eros Parfum 62/100, Essencial Elixir 62/100 for sillage.

Do Eros Parfum and Essencial Elixir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Black Pepper, Geranium and Lavender.

Is Eros Parfum or Essencial Elixir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eros Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Essencial Elixir is the stronger pick. Eros Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eros Parfum and Essencial Elixir?

Eros Parfum has top notes of Mint, Lemon, Black Pepper and elemi, heart notes of Green Apple, Geranium, Lavender and Sage, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Vanilla and Patchouli. 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.