Fragrance comparison

Essencial Elixir vs Pulse Boost

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 807 ratings analysed

5 wins

Essencial Elixir

Natura · 2017

4.17780 votes

Rank #22,570 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Pulse Boost

Eudora

3.8127 votes

Rank #30,955 Fresh SpicyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essencial Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories.

Essencial Elixir
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Pulse Boost
Choose it for a fresh spicy and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Essencial Elixir5/7

Pulse Boost2/7

Ratings & consensus: Essencial Elixir
Community sentiment: Essencial Elixir
Longevity: Essencial Elixir
Sillage & projection: Essencial Elixir
Value for money: Pulse Boost
Versatility: Pulse Boost
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

Pulse BoostEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 780 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 62%Had 17%Want 20%

Category winnerEssencial ElixirRating 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

11%Love

70%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerEssencial ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityEssencial Elixir

SillageEssencial Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value93

Category winnerPulse BoostBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery69%

citrus61%

woody53%

warm spicy30%

fresh spicy100%

fresh92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both 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

Top15-30 mins

AppleGrapefruitGingerBlack PepperCardamom

Heart1-2 hrs

Watery NotesLavenderSageGeraniumNutmeg

Base3-4 hrs

FrankincenseCedarPatchouliMoss

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Black Pepper, Grapefruit and Sage. Durations are only published for Pulse Boost, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring95

Summer100

Fall52

Winter29

Day100

Night32

Category winnerPulse BoostMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Casual 49%Work 31%Date 11%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,570

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2017

Reviews2

Overall rank#30,955

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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Pulse Boost by Eudora hits the air with a brisk crack of crisp green apple, tart grapefruit, and freshly sliced ginger. It does not pretend to be a heavy evening statement. Instead, it leans fully into clean, athletic energy. A quick splash of watery notes and herbal lavender washes across the middle before setting in…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Essencial Elixir or Pulse Boost?

Essencial Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories. Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes; Pulse Boost is rated 3.81/5 from 27 votes. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Pulse Boost for a fresh spicy and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Essencial Elixir or Pulse Boost?

Essencial Elixir lasts longest (Essencial Elixir 73/100, Pulse Boost 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Essencial Elixir or Pulse Boost?

Essencial Elixir projects furthest (Essencial Elixir 62/100, Pulse Boost 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Essencial Elixir and Pulse Boost smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Black Pepper, Grapefruit and Sage.

Is Essencial Elixir or Pulse Boost better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pulse Boost is the stronger pick. For winter, Essencial Elixir is the stronger pick. Pulse Boost suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Essencial Elixir and Pulse Boost?

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. Pulse Boost has top notes of Apple, Grapefruit, Ginger and Black Pepper, heart notes of Watery Notes, Lavender, Sage and Geranium, a base of Frankincense, Cedar, Patchouli and Moss.