Essencial Elixir vs Numero 6
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Numero 6 takes 3 of 4 categories.
Essencial ElixirChoose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Numero 6Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Essencial Elixir1/4
Numero 63/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Numero 6
- Sillage & projection
- Numero 6
- Value for money
- Numero 6
- 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 ElixirNaturaNumero 6Posh ExtraitWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 780 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
28%Like
7%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
774 votes
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNumero 6
SillageNumero 6
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNumero 6Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery69%
citrus61%
woody53%
warm spicy30%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
fresh69%
woody61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonCassisSage
Heart
LeatherLavenderVioletGeranium
Base
CognacVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverPatchouli
Top15-30 mins
BergamotCardamomGinger
Heart2-4 hrs
Black PepperCassisPeony
Base8-12+ hrs
AmbergrisCedarwoodVanillaBenzoinMyrrh
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Black Pepper, Cassis and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Numero 6, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring37
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
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#25,633
PerfumerVerônica Kato
Launched2017
Reviews2
Overall rank#59,841
PerfumerCristian Calabro
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Numero 6 by Posh Extrait hits the skin with a brisk snap of crushed cardamom, zesty bergamot, and fiery fresh ginger. It immediately commands attention. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus flash fades, exposing a darker core of crackling black pepper, tart cassis, and soft peony petals. The real foundation rests on a d…
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 Numero 6?
Numero 6 takes 3 of 4 categories. Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes; Numero 6 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Numero 6 for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Essencial Elixir or Numero 6?
Numero 6 lasts longest (Numero 6 100/100, Essencial Elixir 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Essencial Elixir or Numero 6?
Numero 6 projects furthest (Numero 6 75/100, Essencial Elixir 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Essencial Elixir and Numero 6 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Black Pepper, Cassis and Vanilla.
Is Essencial Elixir or Numero 6 better for summer or winter?
Numero 6 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Essencial Elixir and Numero 6?
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. Numero 6 has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Black Pepper, Cassis and Peony, a base of Ambergris, Cedarwood, Vanilla and Benzoin.
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