Fragrance comparison

Essencial Elixir vs M+

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 799 ratings analysed

4 wins

Essencial Elixir

Natura · 2017

4.17780 votes

Rank #23,796 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

M+

Mandarina Duck

3.5819 votes

Rank #51,254 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essencial Elixir takes 4 of 5 categories.

Essencial Elixir
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
M+
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Essencial Elixir4/5

M+1/5

Ratings & consensus: Essencial Elixir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Essencial Elixir
Sillage & projection: Essencial Elixir
Value for money: M+
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 ElixirNatura

M+Mandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 780 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 33%Had 36%Want 31%

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

26%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

32%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityEssencial Elixir

SillageEssencial Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value88

Category winnerM+Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery69%

citrus61%

woody53%

warm spicy30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

violet69%

citrus61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and citrus

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

LavenderBlack PepperLemonGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

VioletCypressIris

Base5-7 hrs

Tonka BeanCedarVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Grapefruit, Lemon and Lavender. Durations are only published for M+, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer86

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 39%Casual 36%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,796

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2017

Reviews2

Overall rank#51,254

PerfumerVéronique Nyberg

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEssencial ElixirHigher 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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Mandarina Duck M+ opens with an immediate snap of tart grapefruit and sharp black pepper that quickly settles into aromatic French lavender. It smells crisp, dry, and unmistakably masculine right from the first spray. The heart brings out green cypress needles and a cool, powdery iris that keeps the profile crisp with…

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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 M+?

Essencial Elixir takes 4 of 5 categories. Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes; M+ is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose M+ for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Essencial Elixir or M+?

Essencial Elixir lasts longest (Essencial Elixir 73/100, M+ 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Essencial Elixir or M+?

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

Do Essencial Elixir and M+ smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Grapefruit, Lemon and Lavender.

Is Essencial Elixir or M+ better for summer or winter?

M+ suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Essencial Elixir and M+?

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. M+ has top notes of Lavender, Black Pepper, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet, Cypress and Iris, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vetiver and Amber.