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Essencial Elixir vs Pomelo

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

Updated 782 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, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Pomelo

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Essencial Elixir3/4
Pomelo1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Essencial Elixir
Sillage & projection
Essencial Elixir
Value for money
Pomelo
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
PomeloProad
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.17/ 5 · 780 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
3.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%
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

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

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate50
Category winners

LongevityEssencial Elixir

SillageEssencial Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value70
¤ Price value75
Category winnerPomeloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery69%
citrus61%
woody53%
warm spicy30%
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic65%
sweet48%
woody30%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

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 60 minutes
PomeloPink PepperBlack Pepper
Heart1 to 2 hours
GrapefruitVioletSea Notes
Base2 to 4 hours
VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCedarTobaccoTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Violet. Durations are only published for Pomelo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring37
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men95
Unisex3
Women1
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,646

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2017

Reviews2

Overall rank#70,437

PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong

Launched—

Reviews0

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 →

Pomelo by Proad delivers a bright, zesty burst of citrus anchored by grounding woods and subtle spices. The scent opens with a sharp spray of fresh pomelo paired with the lively tingle of pink pepper and black pepper. As the sharp rind settles, crisp grapefruit merges with aquatic sea notes and a cool touch of violet.…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Essencial Elixir or Pomelo?

Essencial Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories. Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes; Pomelo is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Pomelo for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Essencial Elixir or Pomelo?

Essencial Elixir lasts longest (Essencial Elixir 73/100, Pomelo 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Essencial Elixir or Pomelo?

Essencial Elixir projects furthest (Essencial Elixir 62/100, Pomelo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Essencial Elixir and Pomelo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Violet.

Is Essencial Elixir or Pomelo better for summer or winter?

Pomelo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Essencial Elixir and Pomelo?

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. Pomelo has top notes of Pomelo, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Grapefruit, Violet and Sea Notes, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cedar.

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