Essencial Elixir vs Surf
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Essencial Elixir takes 5 of 5 categories.
Essencial ElixirChoose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
SurfChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Essencial Elixir5/5
Surf0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Essencial Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Essencial Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Essencial Elixir
- Value for money
- Essencial Elixir
- 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 ElixirNaturaSurfArmafWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 780 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
3.45/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%
Category winnerEssencial ElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
28%Like
7%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
774 votes
20%Love
40%Like
15%Ok
15%Dislike
10%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEssencial Elixir
SillageEssencial Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEssencial ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery69%
citrus61%
woody53%
warm spicy30%
citrus100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
aquatic70%
lavender60%
fresh50%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonCassisSage
Heart
LeatherLavenderVioletGeranium
Base
CognacVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverPatchouli
Top
LemonBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
Watery NotesLavenderSageGreen Notes
Base
OakmossGuaiac WoodMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lemon, Sage and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring37
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring82
Summer100
Fall9
Winter18
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#34,616
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
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 →Armaf Surf kicks off with a sharp splash of fresh grapefruit and bitter bergamot, bringing an instant, breezy energy. Rather than fading into thin air, this bright opening settles into a clean, herbal heart of sage and green notes. It mimics the salty, damp air of a morning coast line. As it warms on the skin, the fra…
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 Surf?
Essencial Elixir takes 5 of 5 categories. Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes; Surf is rated 3.45/5 from 20 votes. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Surf for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Essencial Elixir or Surf?
Essencial Elixir lasts longest (Essencial Elixir 73/100, Surf 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Essencial Elixir or Surf?
Essencial Elixir projects furthest (Essencial Elixir 62/100, Surf 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Essencial Elixir and Surf smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Sage and Lavender.
Is Essencial Elixir or Surf better for summer or winter?
Surf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Essencial Elixir and Surf?
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. Surf has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Watery Notes, Lavender, Sage and Green Notes, a base of Oakmoss, Guaiac Wood, Musk and Patchouli.
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