Essencial Elixir vs Viridescent
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Viridescent takes 3 of 4 categories.
Essencial ElixirChoose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
ViridescentChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Essencial Elixir1/4
Viridescent3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Viridescent
- Sillage & projection
- Viridescent
- Value for money
- Viridescent
- 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 ElixirNaturaViridescentLabHouseWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 780 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
4.14/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
28%Like
7%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
774 votes
29%Love
57%Like
14%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityViridescent
SillageViridescent
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerViridescentBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery69%
citrus61%
woody53%
warm spicy30%
woody100%
amber90%
aromatic80%
earthy70%
warm spicy60%
citrus50%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, citrus 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
GrapefruitBlack PepperCardamom
Heart
CedarwoodGeranium
Base
VetiverBenzoinAmberOakmossSiam
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Black Pepper, Grapefruit and Geranium. 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
Summer50
Fall100
Winter75
Day75
Night100
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#25,633
PerfumerVerônica Kato
Launched2017
Reviews2
Overall rank#45,195
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
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 →LabHouse Viridescent opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and black pepper before shifting into a woodsy heart of cedarwood and geranium. Soil-rich oakmoss, earthy vetiver, and warm amber settle into a salty, green base. It suits cool spring mornings and overcast autumn days when you want a grounded, aromatic aura.
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 Viridescent?
Viridescent takes 3 of 4 categories. Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes; Viridescent is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Viridescent for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Essencial Elixir or Viridescent?
Viridescent lasts longest (Viridescent 90/100, Essencial Elixir 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Essencial Elixir or Viridescent?
Viridescent projects furthest (Viridescent 69/100, Essencial Elixir 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Essencial Elixir and Viridescent smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Black Pepper, Grapefruit and Geranium.
Is Essencial Elixir or Viridescent better for summer or winter?
Viridescent suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Essencial Elixir and Viridescent?
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. Viridescent has top notes of Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Cedarwood and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Benzoin, Amber and Oakmoss.
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