Essencial Elixir vs Onyx
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Essencial Elixir takes 3 of 7 categories.
Essencial ElixirChoose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
OnyxChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Essencial Elixir3/7
Onyx2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Essencial Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Essencial Elixir
- Longevity
- Essencial Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Onyx
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Onyx
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Essencial ElixirNaturaOnyxAzzaroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 780 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
3.75/ 5 · 431 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
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
31%Love
48%Like
5%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
333 votes
Category winnerEssencial ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEssencial Elixir
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery69%
citrus61%
woody53%
warm spicy30%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
patchouli69%
amber61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus 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
LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
BasilCardamomGeranium
Base
PatchouliLeatherOakmossBenzoinAmber
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Leather and Lavender. 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–
Spring68
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOnyxMost 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#3,265
PerfumerFrancoise Caron
Launched—
Reviews85
Category winnerOnyxHigher 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 →Azzaro Onyx is a woody aromatic fragrance for men that blends classic fougere elements with a modern edge. It opens with sharp lavender and mandarin orange, settling into a heart of basil and cardamom. The dry-down features leather and oakmoss, creating a versatile profile that works well for office environments or sm…
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 Onyx?
Essencial Elixir takes 3 of 7 categories. Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes; Onyx is rated 3.75/5 from 431 votes. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Onyx for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Essencial Elixir or Onyx?
They last about the same: Essencial Elixir 73/100, Onyx 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Essencial Elixir or Onyx?
Projection is very close: Essencial Elixir 62/100, Onyx 62/100 for sillage.
Do Essencial Elixir and Onyx smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Leather and Lavender.
Is Essencial Elixir or Onyx better for summer or winter?
For summer, Essencial Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Essencial Elixir is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Essencial Elixir and Onyx?
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. Onyx has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Basil, Cardamom and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Leather, Oakmoss and Benzoin.
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