Essencial Elixir vs Guilty Pleasure
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Essencial Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories.
Essencial ElixirChoose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Guilty PleasureChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Essencial Elixir6/7
Guilty Pleasure1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Essencial Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Essencial Elixir
- Longevity
- Essencial Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Essencial Elixir
- Value for money
- Essencial Elixir
- Versatility
- Guilty Pleasure
- 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 ElixirNaturaGuilty PleasureAntonio MarettiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 780 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
3.60/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 55%Had 6%Want 39%
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
28%Love
44%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
20%Hate
25 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 bothpowdery69%
citrus61%
woody53%
warm spicy30%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
woody83%
fruity74%
citrus65%
warm spicy56%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, citrus 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
Top
BlackcurrantBergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruit
Heart
JuniperCardamomBlack PepperElemi resin
Base
Mineral notesPatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring37
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer55
Fall55
Winter55
Day100
Night25
Category winnerGuilty PleasureMost 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#59,112
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 →Guilty Pleasure opens bright and tart, with blackcurrant, bergamot, mandarin, and grapefruit giving it a crisp fruity-citrus lift. As it settles, juniper, cardamom, and black pepper bring a cleaner aromatic spice, while vetiver, patchouli, and mineral notes keep the dry-down airy, woody, and slightly cool. It reads mo…
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 Guilty Pleasure?
Essencial Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories. Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes; Guilty Pleasure is rated 3.60/5 from 25 votes. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Guilty Pleasure for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Essencial Elixir or Guilty Pleasure?
Essencial Elixir lasts longest (Essencial Elixir 73/100, Guilty Pleasure 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Essencial Elixir or Guilty Pleasure?
Essencial Elixir projects furthest (Essencial Elixir 62/100, Guilty Pleasure 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Essencial Elixir and Guilty Pleasure smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit.
Is Essencial Elixir or Guilty Pleasure better for summer or winter?
For summer, Guilty Pleasure is the stronger pick. For winter, Essencial Elixir is the stronger pick. Guilty Pleasure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Essencial Elixir and Guilty Pleasure?
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. Guilty Pleasure has top notes of Blackcurrant, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Juniper, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Elemi resin, a base of Mineral notes, Patchouli and Vetiver.
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