Essencial Elixir vs Y2K
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Essencial Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories.
Essencial ElixirChoose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Y2KChoose it for a fresh and powdery character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Essencial Elixir4/4
Y2K0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Essencial Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Essencial Elixir
- Value for money
- Essencial Elixir
- 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 ElixirNaturaY2KXyrenaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 780 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
1.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 16%Had 0%Want 84%
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
0%Love
0%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
67%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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%
fresh100%
powdery88%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy65%
balsamic53%
fruity42%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonCassisSage
Heart
LeatherLavenderVioletGeranium
Base
CognacVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverPatchouli
Top15-30 mins
AnisePink PepperGrapefruitWatermelonCardamom
Heart2-4 hrs
SageAtlas CedarGrass
Base6-8 hrs
OakmossMuskSandalwoodBirch
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Sage. Durations are only published for Y2K, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring37
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night33
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#82,428
PerfumerKillian Wells
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 →Y2K by Xyrena captures the bright, quirky energy of the turn of the millennium with a playful mix of juicy watermelon, zesty grapefruit, and licorice-tinted anise right at the first spray. As the crisp opening settles on your skin, cut grass and herbal sage bring back the clean, sporty freshness that dominated locker …
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 Y2K?
Essencial Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories. Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes; Y2K is rated 1.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Y2K for a fresh and powdery character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Essencial Elixir or Y2K?
Essencial Elixir lasts longest (Essencial Elixir 73/100, Y2K 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Essencial Elixir or Y2K?
Essencial Elixir projects furthest (Essencial Elixir 62/100, Y2K 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Essencial Elixir and Y2K smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Sage.
Is Essencial Elixir or Y2K better for summer or winter?
Y2K suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Essencial Elixir and Y2K?
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. Y2K has top notes of Anise, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Watermelon, heart notes of Sage, Atlas Cedar and Grass, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood and Birch.
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