Essencial Elixir vs Active Man Intense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Essencial Elixir takes 4 of 5 categories.
Essencial ElixirChoose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Active Man IntenseChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
Essencial Elixir4/5
Active Man Intense1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Essencial Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Essencial Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Essencial Elixir
- Value for money
- Active Man 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
Essencial ElixirNaturaActive Man IntenseChris AdamsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 780 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 41%Had 8%Want 52%
Category winnerEssencial ElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
28%Like
7%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
774 votes
18%Love
64%Like
18%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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 winnerActive Man IntenseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery69%
citrus61%
woody53%
warm spicy30%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
musky61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonCassisSage
Heart
LeatherLavenderVioletGeranium
Base
CognacVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverPatchouli
Top15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeAquatic notesGrapefruitBergamotViolet LeavesLavenderNeroliLemon
Heart2-3 hrs
CardamomCorianderGeraniumCypressIncensePepperMelonSage
Base5-7 hrs
MuskOakmossGuaiac WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmber
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Lemon. Durations are only published for Active Man Intense, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring37
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring86
Summer100
Fall71
Winter57
Day71
Night100
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#25,633
PerfumerVerônica Kato
Launched2017
Reviews2
Overall rank#54,444
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEssencial ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNatura 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 →Active Man Intense by Chris Adams delivers a crisp, energizing splash right out of the nozzle. The opening smells like brisk ocean air paired with chilled grapefruit and tart green apple. Do not overspray this. The citrus hits hard for five minutes before cooling down into herbal sage, fresh cypress, and soft lavender…
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, Essencial Elixir or Active Man Intense?
Essencial Elixir takes 4 of 5 categories. Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes; Active Man Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Active Man Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Essencial Elixir or Active Man Intense?
Essencial Elixir lasts longest (Essencial Elixir 73/100, Active Man Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Essencial Elixir or Active Man Intense?
Essencial Elixir projects furthest (Essencial Elixir 62/100, Active Man Intense 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Essencial Elixir and Active Man Intense smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Lemon.
Is Essencial Elixir or Active Man Intense better for summer or winter?
Active Man Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Essencial Elixir and Active Man Intense?
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. Active Man Intense has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aquatic notes, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Coriander, Geranium and Cypress, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood.
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