Essencial Elixir vs Tabac Craftsman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Essencial Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories.
Essencial ElixirChoose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Tabac CraftsmanChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Essencial Elixir4/7
Tabac Craftsman3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Essencial Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Essencial Elixir
- Longevity
- Essencial Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Essencial Elixir
- Value for money
- Tabac Craftsman
- Versatility
- Tabac Craftsman
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tabac Craftsman
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Essencial ElixirNaturaTabac CraftsmanTabacWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 780 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
3.78/ 5 · 366 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
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
33%Love
44%Like
16%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
160 votes
Category winnerEssencial ElixirMost 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 winnerTabac CraftsmanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery69%
citrus61%
woody53%
warm spicy30%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
lavender77%
warm spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, 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
Top
Black PepperGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
LavenderTonka BeanGeranium
Base
PatchouliVetiverLeather
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Grapefruit, Leather 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–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter71
Day–
Night–
Category winnerTabac CraftsmanMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,633
PerfumerVerônica Kato
Launched2017
Reviews2
Overall rank#3,197
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews116
Category winnerTabac CraftsmanHigher 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 →Tabac Craftsman updates the heritage German brand with a sharp, modern edge. It opens with a blast of grapefruit and black pepper that feels immediate and energetic on the skin. As the scent settles, clean lavender and earthy vetiver take over, making it an easy pick for the office or a casual weekend morning in sprin…
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 Tabac Craftsman?
Essencial Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories. Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes; Tabac Craftsman is rated 3.78/5 from 366 votes. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Tabac Craftsman for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Essencial Elixir or Tabac Craftsman?
Essencial Elixir lasts longest (Essencial Elixir 73/100, Tabac Craftsman 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Essencial Elixir or Tabac Craftsman?
Essencial Elixir projects furthest (Essencial Elixir 62/100, Tabac Craftsman 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Essencial Elixir and Tabac Craftsman smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Grapefruit, Leather and Lavender.
Is Essencial Elixir or Tabac Craftsman better for summer or winter?
For summer, Essencial Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Essencial Elixir is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Essencial Elixir and Tabac Craftsman?
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. Tabac Craftsman has top notes of Black Pepper, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Tonka Bean and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Leather.
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