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Essencial Elixir vs Pheromone Summer Kiss

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

Updated 784 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essencial Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Essencial Elixir

    Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Pheromone Summer Kiss

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Essencial Elixir3/4
Pheromone Summer Kiss1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Essencial Elixir
Sillage & projection
Pheromone Summer Kiss
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
Pheromone Summer KissMarilyn Miglin
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.17/ 5 · 780 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
2.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%
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

0%Love
25%Like
25%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate44
Category winners

LongevityEssencial Elixir

SillagePheromone Summer Kiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value70
¤ Price value63
Category winnerEssencial ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery69%
citrus61%
woody53%
warm spicy30%
aromatic100%
woody92%
white floral84%
fresh spicy77%
powdery69%
citrus61%
Scent match42%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
Top30 to 45 minutes
JuniperSea NotesLavenderCalifornian LemonItalian Mandarin
Heart2 to 4 hours
White LilyItalian Jasmine
Base4 to 8 hours
VioletPatchouliMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesLavender, Violet, Musk and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Pheromone Summer Kiss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring37
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men95
Unisex3
Women1
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,131

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2017

Reviews2

Overall rank#67,443

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…

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Pheromone Summer Kiss by Marilyn Miglin presents a crisp, botanical blend that takes a distinct turn away from traditional sweet summer releases. The fragrance opens with an astringent burst of juniper, sharp Californian lemon, and breezy sea notes, backed by an aromatic cut of lavender. Rather than leaning into lush …

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Essencial Elixir or Pheromone Summer Kiss?

Essencial Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories. Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes; Pheromone Summer Kiss is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Pheromone Summer Kiss for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Essencial Elixir or Pheromone Summer Kiss?

Essencial Elixir lasts longest (Essencial Elixir 73/100, Pheromone Summer Kiss 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Essencial Elixir or Pheromone Summer Kiss?

Projection is very close: Pheromone Summer Kiss 63/100, Essencial Elixir 62/100 for sillage.

Do Essencial Elixir and Pheromone Summer Kiss smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Violet, Musk and Patchouli.

Is Essencial Elixir or Pheromone Summer Kiss better for summer or winter?

Pheromone Summer Kiss suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Essencial Elixir and Pheromone Summer Kiss?

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. Pheromone Summer Kiss has top notes of Juniper, Sea Notes, Lavender and Californian Lemon, heart notes of White Lily and Italian Jasmine, a base of Violet, Patchouli, Musk and Amber.

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