Essencial Elixir vs Pure Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pure Black takes 3 of 4 categories.
Essencial ElixirChoose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Pure BlackChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Essencial Elixir1/4
Pure Black3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Pure Black
- Sillage & projection
- Pure Black
- Value for money
- Pure Black
- 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 ElixirNaturaPure BlackCreation LamisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 780 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
5.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 42%Had 42%Want 17%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
28%Like
7%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
774 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPure Black
SillagePure Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPure BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery69%
citrus61%
woody53%
warm spicy30%
woody100%
aromatic91%
warm spicy83%
green74%
sweet65%
fruity56%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody 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
Top15-30 mins
CardamomPineappleGreen NotesPapayaLemonMandarin Orange
Heart2-3 hrs
Woody NotesCorianderJuniperAngelica
Base6-8 hrs
Pine needlesOakmossCedarPatchouliBalsam Fir
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Cedar. Durations are only published for Pure Black, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring37
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,451
PerfumerVerônica Kato
Launched2017
Reviews2
Overall rank#42,614
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEssencial ElixirHigher 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 →Pure Black by Creation Lamis opens with an energetic blend of crisp green notes, tangy pineapple, and sharp lemon, quickly balanced by a hint of spicy cardamom. As the initial brightness settles, aromatic juniper berry and coriander emerge alongside dry cedar and herbal angelica, shifting the scent from fruity freshne…
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 Pure Black?
Pure Black takes 3 of 4 categories. Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes; Pure Black is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Pure Black for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Essencial Elixir or Pure Black?
Pure Black lasts longest (Pure Black 100/100, Essencial Elixir 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Essencial Elixir or Pure Black?
Pure Black projects furthest (Pure Black 88/100, Essencial Elixir 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Essencial Elixir and Pure Black smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Cedar.
Is Essencial Elixir or Pure Black better for summer or winter?
Pure Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Essencial Elixir and Pure Black?
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. Pure Black has top notes of Cardamom, Pineapple, Green Notes and Papaya, heart notes of Woody Notes, Coriander, Juniper and Angelica, a base of Pine needles, Oakmoss, Cedar and Patchouli.
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