Fragrance comparison

Essencial Elixir vs Wind Wood

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,906 ratings analysed

Essencial Elixir

Natura · 2017

4.17780 votes

Rank #23,796 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Wind Wood

Mancera

4.051,126 votes

Rank #2,647 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wind Wood takes 4 of 7 categories.

Essencial Elixir
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Wind Wood
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Essencial Elixir3/7

Wind Wood4/7

Ratings & consensus: Essencial Elixir
Community sentiment: Essencial Elixir
Longevity: Wind Wood
Sillage & projection: Wind Wood
Value for money: Essencial Elixir
Versatility: Wind Wood
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Wind Wood

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Essencial ElixirNatura

Wind WoodMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 780 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 1,126 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerEssencial ElixirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

28%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

774 votes

42%Love

34%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,126 votes

Category winnerEssencial ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityWind Wood

SillageWind Wood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value54

Category winnerEssencial ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery69%

citrus61%

woody53%

warm spicy30%

woody100%

green92%

powdery84%

violet77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CardamomBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonCassisSage

Heart

LeatherLavenderVioletGeranium

Base

CognacVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesMandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarVetiverOakmossLeatherWhite MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Leather and Violet. Durations are only published for Wind Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer69

Fall0

Winter35

Day100

Night53

Category winnerWind WoodMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

Men84

Unisex13

Women3

Casual 35%Work 33%Date 19%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,796

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2017

Reviews2

Overall rank#2,647

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews118

Category winnerWind WoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Natura 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…

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Mancera Wind Wood hits the air with a brisk crackle of mandarin orange, pink pepper, and crushed green leaves. The opening is sharp. Within ten minutes, the citrus flash settles down. A distinct violet heart steps forward, delivering a clean, cool, slightly powdery green floral character that keeps the composition cri…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Essencial Elixir or Wind Wood?

Wind Wood takes 4 of 7 categories. Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes; Wind Wood is rated 4.05/5 from 1,126 votes. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Wind Wood for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Essencial Elixir or Wind Wood?

They last about the same: Wind Wood 74/100, Essencial Elixir 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Essencial Elixir or Wind Wood?

Wind Wood projects furthest (Wind Wood 66/100, Essencial Elixir 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Essencial Elixir and Wind Wood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Leather and Violet.

Is Essencial Elixir or Wind Wood better for summer or winter?

For summer, Wind Wood is the stronger pick. For winter, Essencial Elixir is the stronger pick. Wind Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Essencial Elixir and Wind Wood?

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. Wind Wood has top notes of Green Notes, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Violet and Patchouli, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Leather.