Essencial Elixir vs K
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Essencial Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories.
Essencial ElixirChoose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
KChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring.
Essencial Elixir5/7
K2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- K
- Community sentiment
- Essencial Elixir
- Longevity
- Essencial Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Essencial Elixir
- Value for money
- Essencial Elixir
- Versatility
- K
- 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 ElixirNaturaKNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 780 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
4.24/ 5 · 732 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
Category winnerKRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
28%Like
7%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
774 votes
48%Love
37%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
732 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 spicy92%
fruity84%
vanilla77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both citrus
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
Water NotesPineappleGreen LeavesAppleBergamotLemonMandarin OrangeNutmeg
Heart
LavenderBlack and Pink PepperJuniperVioletRhubarbGeraniumSageRosemary
Base
Tonka BeanVanillaHerbal NotesAmberCedarSandalwoodMuskOakmoss
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lemon, Sage and Lavender. 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
Summer80
Fall0
Winter47
Day–
Night–
Category winnerKMost 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#26,136
PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Sonia Constant, Verônica Kato
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 →K by Natura is a versatile masculine scent that opens with a crisp burst of pineapple and zesty lemon. As it settles, herbal notes of sage and lavender emerge, grounded by a warm, woody base of cedar and sandalwood. It is a solid choice for daily wear, offering a professional feel for the office or a casual setting in…
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 K?
Essencial Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories. Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes; K is rated 4.24/5 from 732 votes. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose K for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Essencial Elixir or K?
They last about the same: Essencial Elixir 73/100, K 71/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Essencial Elixir or K?
Essencial Elixir projects furthest (Essencial Elixir 62/100, K 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Essencial Elixir and K smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Sage and Lavender.
Is Essencial Elixir or K better for summer or winter?
For summer, K is the stronger pick. For winter, Essencial Elixir is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Essencial Elixir and K?
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. K has top notes of Water Notes, Pineapple, Green Leaves and Apple, heart notes of Lavender, Black and Pink Pepper, Juniper and Violet, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Herbal Notes and Amber.
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