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Essencial Elixir vs Les Brumes

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

Updated 947 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essencial Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Essencial Elixir

    Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

  • Les Brumes

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Essencial Elixir5/7
Les Brumes2/7
Ratings & consensus
Essencial Elixir
Community sentiment
Essencial Elixir
Longevity
Essencial Elixir
Sillage & projection
Essencial Elixir
Value for money
Essencial Elixir
Versatility
Les Brumes
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Les Brumes

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Essencial ElixirNatura
Les BrumesOrmaie
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.17/ 5 · 780 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
3.07/ 5 · 167 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerEssencial ElixirRating 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

25%Love
21%Like
24%Ok
22%Dislike
8%Hate

115 votes

Category winnerEssencial ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate57
Category winners

LongevityEssencial Elixir

SillageEssencial Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value70
¤ Price value39
Category winnerEssencial ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery69%
citrus61%
woody53%
warm spicy30%
citrus100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
fresh65%
woody53%
warm spicy42%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, woody 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
Top
GingerLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
SageCardamomTuberoseJasmine
Base
MateCedarVetiverSandalwood
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring37
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring81
Summer100
Fall25
Winter6
Day100
Night19
Category winnerLes BrumesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men95
Unisex3
Women1
Men9
Unisex78
Women13
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,451

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2017

Reviews2

Overall rank#17,252

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerLes BrumesHigher 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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Les Brumes is a sharp, sparkling citrus fragrance with a lemon sorbet bite, airy orange peel and a fizzy vitamin C feel on skin. The citrus stays more tart than soft, with ginger, herbs and pale woods giving it a crisp, slightly green frame. It suits warm days, citrus lovers and anyone who enjoys fresh scents with a s…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Essencial Elixir or Les Brumes?

Essencial Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories. Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes; Les Brumes is rated 3.07/5 from 167 votes. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Les Brumes for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Essencial Elixir or Les Brumes?

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

Which projects more, Essencial Elixir or Les Brumes?

Essencial Elixir projects furthest (Essencial Elixir 62/100, Les Brumes 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Essencial Elixir and Les Brumes smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Sage.

Is Essencial Elixir or Les Brumes better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Essencial Elixir and Les Brumes?

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. Les Brumes has top notes of Ginger, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Sage, Cardamom, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Mate, Cedar, Vetiver and Sandalwood.

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