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Essencial Elixir vs Pompei

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

Updated 787 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Essencial Elixir

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

  • Pompei

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Essencial Elixir2/4
Pompei2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Essencial Elixir
Sillage & projection
Pompei
Value for money
Pompei
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
PompeiPascal Morabito
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.17/ 5 · 780 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
4.29/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 56%Had 6%Want 39%
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

57%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity48
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevityEssencial Elixir

SillagePompei

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value70
¤ Price value90
Category winnerPompeiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery69%
citrus61%
woody53%
warm spicy30%
woody100%
aromatic88%
warm spicy77%
citrus65%
fresh spicy53%
earthy42%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and warm spicy

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
Top
GrapefruitCardamomPink Pepper
Heart
CedarCinnamonGeranium
Base
VetiverPatchouliAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring37
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring80
Summer20
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night60
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men95
Unisex3
Women1
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,633

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2017

Reviews2

Overall rank#50,900

PerfumerCorinne Cachen

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…

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Pascal Morabito Pompei opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit backed by crushed cardamom and spicy pink pepper. As the bright citrus settles, cedarwood takes over the middle stage alongside warm cinnamon and green geranium leaves. The base anchors down on dry vetiver, dark patchouli, warm amber, and clean musk. I…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Essencial Elixir or Pompei?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes; Pompei is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Pompei for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Essencial Elixir or Pompei?

Essencial Elixir lasts longest (Essencial Elixir 73/100, Pompei 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Essencial Elixir or Pompei?

Pompei projects furthest (Pompei 65/100, Essencial Elixir 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Essencial Elixir and Pompei smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Geranium.

Is Essencial Elixir or Pompei better for summer or winter?

Pompei suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Essencial Elixir and Pompei?

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. Pompei has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cedar, Cinnamon and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Amber and Musk.

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