Fragrance comparison

Essencial Elixir vs M by Marc de la Morandiere

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 783 ratings analysed

Essencial Elixir

Natura · 2017

4.17780 votes

Rank #22,935 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

M by Marc de la Morandiere

Marc de la Morandiere

4.003 votes

Rank #45,753 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Essencial Elixir
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
M by Marc de la Morandiere
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Essencial Elixir2/4

M by Marc de la Morandiere2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: M by Marc de la Morandiere
Sillage & projection: M by Marc de la Morandiere
Value for money: Essencial Elixir
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 by Marc de la MorandiereMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 780 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityM by Marc de la Morandiere

SillageM by Marc de la Morandiere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value25

Category winnerEssencial ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery69%

citrus61%

woody53%

warm spicy30%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match49%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

Top15-30 mins

LemonOrangeGrapefruitBergamotCardamomCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

SagePatchouliSandalwood

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Grapefruit, Lemon and Cassis. Durations are only published for M by Marc de la Morandiere, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 17%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,935

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2017

Reviews2

Overall rank#45,753

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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…

Reviews →

M by Marc de la Morandiere delivers a crisp, citrus-forward aromatic punch built for sunny days and straightforward daily routines. The opening hits immediately with sharp lemon peel, tart grapefruit, and a cool flicker of green cardamom. It is loud for five minutes. Soon, dry clary sage and earthy patchouli take over…

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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 by Marc de la Morandiere?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes; M by Marc de la Morandiere is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose M by Marc de la Morandiere for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Essencial Elixir or M by Marc de la Morandiere?

M by Marc de la Morandiere lasts longest (M by Marc de la Morandiere 80/100, Essencial Elixir 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Essencial Elixir or M by Marc de la Morandiere?

M by Marc de la Morandiere projects furthest (M by Marc de la Morandiere 75/100, Essencial Elixir 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Essencial Elixir and M by Marc de la Morandiere smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Grapefruit, Lemon and Cassis.

Is Essencial Elixir or M by Marc de la Morandiere better for summer or winter?

M by Marc de la Morandiere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Essencial Elixir and M by Marc de la Morandiere?

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 by Marc de la Morandiere has top notes of Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Sage, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Musk and Ambroxan.