Essencial Elixir vs Nº 8
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Essencial Elixir takes 5 of 5 categories.
Essencial ElixirChoose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Nº 8Choose it for a green and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Essencial Elixir5/5
Nº 80/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Essencial Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Essencial Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Essencial Elixir
- 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 ElixirNaturaNº 8SG79 STHLMWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 780 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
3.89/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%
Category winnerEssencial ElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
28%Like
7%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
774 votes
37%Love
32%Like
21%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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%
green100%
citrus90%
aromatic80%
warm spicy70%
woody60%
fresh50%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and warm spicy
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
BergamotGrapefruitSageVerbenaCardamom
Heart
Green TeaGingerGreen NotesRosePear
Base
VetiverMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Grapefruit, Sage and Cedar. 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–
Spring44
Summer100
Fall33
Winter22
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,572
PerfumerVerônica Kato
Launched2017
Reviews2
Overall rank#40,805
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
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 →SG79 STHLM Nº 8 offers a crisp, tea-centric experience that feels like a breath of cool Scandinavian air. The scent combines bright citrus with herbal undertones, making it a refreshing companion for warm summer mornings. It sits lightly on the skin, offering a clean, understated presence for casual daily wear.
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 Nº 8?
Essencial Elixir takes 5 of 5 categories. Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes; Nº 8 is rated 3.89/5 from 19 votes. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Nº 8 for a green and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Essencial Elixir or Nº 8?
Essencial Elixir lasts longest (Essencial Elixir 73/100, Nº 8 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Essencial Elixir or Nº 8?
Essencial Elixir projects furthest (Essencial Elixir 62/100, Nº 8 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Essencial Elixir and Nº 8 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Grapefruit, Sage and Cedar.
Is Essencial Elixir or Nº 8 better for summer or winter?
Nº 8 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Essencial Elixir and Nº 8?
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. Nº 8 has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Sage and Verbena, heart notes of Green Tea, Ginger, Green Notes and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Cedar.
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