Fragrance comparison

Essencial Elixir vs Lampblack

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,130 ratings analysed

4 wins

Essencial Elixir

Natura · 2017

4.17780 votes

Rank #23,175 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Lampblack

FZOTIC

4.17350 votes

Rank #5,082 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essencial Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Essencial Elixir
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Lampblack
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Essencial Elixir4/7

Lampblack2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Essencial ElixirNatura

LampblackFZOTIC

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 780 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 350 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerTieRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

28%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

774 votes

49%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

350 votes

Category winnerEssencial ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityEssencial Elixir

SillageEssencial Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value47

Category winnerEssencial ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery69%

citrus61%

woody53%

warm spicy30%

woody100%

citrus86%

earthy72%

fresh spicy58%

aromatic44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonCassisSage

Heart

LeatherLavenderVioletGeranium

Base

CognacVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperSweet Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Grapefruit

Base6-8+ hrs

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaVetiverBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Grapefruit, Benzoin and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Lampblack, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring93

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Category winnerLampblackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

Men57

Unisex42

Women1

Work 36%Casual 31%Date 22%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,175

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2017

Reviews2

Overall rank#5,082

PerfumerBruno Fazzolari

Launched—

Reviews73

Category winnerLampblackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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FZOTIC Lampblack is a striking study in sharp contrast, pairing biting citrus against dark, industrial smoke. Bruno Fazzolari built this composition around an exhibition of ink drawings, and that visual inspiration translates directly onto skin. The opening strikes with stinging black pepper, tangy sweet orange, and b…

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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, Essencial Elixir or Lampblack?

Essencial Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories. Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes; Lampblack is rated 4.17/5 from 350 votes. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Lampblack for a woody and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Essencial Elixir or Lampblack?

Essencial Elixir lasts longest (Essencial Elixir 73/100, Lampblack 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Essencial Elixir or Lampblack?

Essencial Elixir projects furthest (Essencial Elixir 62/100, Lampblack 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Essencial Elixir and Lampblack smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Grapefruit, Benzoin and Vetiver.

Is Essencial Elixir or Lampblack better for summer or winter?

For summer, Essencial Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Essencial Elixir is the stronger pick. Lampblack suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Essencial Elixir and Lampblack?

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. Lampblack has top notes of Black Pepper and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Grapefruit, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Vetiver and Benzoin.