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Essencial Elixir vs Sea Side

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

Updated 806 ratings analysed
Clearly different
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.

  • Sea Side

    Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Essencial Elixir5/7
Sea Side2/7
Ratings & consensus
Essencial Elixir
Community sentiment
Essencial Elixir
Longevity
Essencial Elixir
Sillage & projection
Essencial Elixir
Value for money
Essencial Elixir
Versatility
Sea Side
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Sea Side

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Essencial ElixirNatura
Sea SideToni Gard
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.17/ 5 · 780 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
3.42/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 59%Had 21%Want 21%
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

23%Love
35%Like
8%Ok
31%Dislike
4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerEssencial ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity49
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate61
Category winners

LongevityEssencial Elixir

SillageEssencial Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value70
¤ Price value50
Category winnerEssencial ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery69%
citrus61%
woody53%
warm spicy30%
aromatic100%
marine92%
musky84%
citrus77%
herbal69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match26%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
Top
BergamotLemonPink PepperGrapefruitMandarin Orange
Heart
Sea NotesSageTeaLavender
Base
MuskSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Lemon. 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–
Spring87
Summer100
Fall27
Winter7
Day100
Night31
Category winnerSea SideMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men95
Unisex3
Women1
Men33
Unisex67
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,451

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2017

Reviews2

Overall rank#22,993

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerSea SideHigher 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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Sea Side by Toni Gard is an aromatic, fruity fragrance for men designed to mimic the carefree nature of a day by the ocean. It opens with a bright citrus blend, moving into heart notes of sea accords and aromatic sage. This scent creates a relaxed vibe perfect for casual daytime wear during the warm summer months.

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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 Sea Side?

Essencial Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories. Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes; Sea Side is rated 3.42/5 from 26 votes. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Sea Side for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Essencial Elixir or Sea Side?

Essencial Elixir lasts longest (Essencial Elixir 73/100, Sea Side 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Essencial Elixir or Sea Side?

Projection is very close: Essencial Elixir 62/100, Sea Side 61/100 for sillage.

Do Essencial Elixir and Sea Side smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Lemon.

Is Essencial Elixir or Sea Side better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Essencial Elixir and Sea Side?

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. Sea Side has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Pink Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sea Notes, Sage, Tea and Lavender, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.

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