Essencial Elixir vs Unscripted
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Essencial Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories.
Essencial ElixirChoose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
UnscriptedChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Essencial Elixir6/7
Unscripted1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Essencial Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Essencial Elixir
- Longevity
- Essencial Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Essencial Elixir
- Value for money
- Essencial Elixir
- Versatility
- Unscripted
- 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 ElixirNaturaUnscriptedAvonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 780 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
3.76/ 5 · 127 votes
Have 43%Had 41%Want 16%
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
24%Love
53%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate
127 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%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
earthy69%
fruity61%
Scent match34%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
Top
Black PepperCardamomAnise
Heart
FigLavenderViolet
Base
VetiverPatchouliCedar
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Black Pepper, Lavender and Violet. 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
Winter52
Day–
Night–
Category winnerUnscriptedMost 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#35,985
PerfumerPascal Gaurin, Yves Cassar
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 →Avon Unscripted opens with sharp black pepper and cool cardamom before settling into a damp fig leaf and green violet heart. The base brings out dry vetiver and earthy patchouli. It smells clean, wood-driven, and slightly bitter on skin. Best suited for crisp spring mornings when you want a straightforward peppered wo…
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 Unscripted?
Essencial Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories. Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes; Unscripted is rated 3.76/5 from 127 votes. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Unscripted for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Essencial Elixir or Unscripted?
Essencial Elixir lasts longest (Essencial Elixir 73/100, Unscripted 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Essencial Elixir or Unscripted?
Essencial Elixir projects furthest (Essencial Elixir 62/100, Unscripted 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Essencial Elixir and Unscripted smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Black Pepper, Lavender and Violet.
Is Essencial Elixir or Unscripted 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 Unscripted?
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. Unscripted has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom and Anise, heart notes of Fig, Lavender and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Cedar.
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