Essencial Elixir vs Under My Spell Noelle
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
17%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Essencial Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories.
Essencial ElixirChoose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Under My Spell NoelleChoose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Essencial Elixir5/7
Under My Spell Noelle2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Essencial Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Essencial Elixir
- Longevity
- Essencial Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Essencial Elixir
- Value for money
- Essencial Elixir
- Versatility
- Under My Spell Noelle
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Under My Spell Noelle
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Essencial ElixirNaturaUnder My Spell NoelleBenefitWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 780 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
3.86/ 5 · 266 votes
Have 64%Had 36%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
35%Love
48%Like
1%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
202 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 winnerEssencial ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery69%
citrus61%
woody53%
warm spicy30%
warm spicy100%
vanilla92%
oud84%
fruity77%
amber69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match17%Clearly different · both 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
CardamomBlack PepperCranberry
Heart
Vanilla FlowerRoseWild OrchidVioletJasmine
Base
Agarwood (Oud)VanillaRaspberryPatchouliBenzoinBlack Amber
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Black Pepper, Violet and Vanilla. 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–
Spring24
Summer21
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerUnder My Spell NoelleMost 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#6,764
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews37
Category winnerUnder My Spell NoelleHigher 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 →Under My Spell Noelle by Benefit is a bold oriental woody fragrance for women. It pairs a sharp, tart opening of cranberry and black pepper with a deep base of oud, patchouli, and vanilla. This complex composition offers a modern twist on classic oriental structures, making it a compelling choice for those seeking an …
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 Under My Spell Noelle?
Essencial Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories. Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes; Under My Spell Noelle is rated 3.86/5 from 266 votes. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Under My Spell Noelle for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Essencial Elixir or Under My Spell Noelle?
They last about the same: Essencial Elixir 73/100, Under My Spell Noelle 71/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Essencial Elixir or Under My Spell Noelle?
Projection is very close: Essencial Elixir 62/100, Under My Spell Noelle 60/100 for sillage.
Do Essencial Elixir and Under My Spell Noelle smell similar?
Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Black Pepper, Violet and Vanilla.
Is Essencial Elixir or Under My Spell Noelle better for summer or winter?
For summer, Under My Spell Noelle 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 Under My Spell Noelle?
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. Under My Spell Noelle has top notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper and Cranberry, heart notes of Vanilla Flower, Rose, Wild Orchid and Violet, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Raspberry and Patchouli.
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