Fragrance comparison

Essencial Elixir vs You

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 955 ratings analysed

4 wins

Essencial Elixir

Natura · 2017

4.17780 votes

Rank #23,003 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

You

Desigual

3.63175 votes

Rank #17,177 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essencial Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Essencial Elixir
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
You
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Essencial Elixir4/7

You3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Essencial ElixirNatura

YouDesigual

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 780 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.63/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 63%Had 38%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

14%Love

53%Like

17%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

175 votes

Category winnerEssencial ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityEssencial Elixir

SillageEssencial Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value71

Category winnerYouBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery69%

citrus61%

woody53%

warm spicy30%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

coffee61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and warm spicy

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

BergamotMandarin OrangeRhubarbGrapefruitViolet

Heart2-3 hrs

Tonka BeanBenzoinCedarMuskOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

PralineCoffeeCardamomJasmine

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Violet. Durations are only published for You, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring47

Summer41

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerYouMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

Men2

Unisex24

Women74

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 19%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,003

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2017

Reviews2

Overall rank#17,177

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerYouHigher 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…

Reviews →

Desigual You opens with an energetic splash of bitter bergamot, tart grapefruit, and crisp rhubarb that immediately cuts through the air. Within fifteen minutes, that brisk citrus freshness softens into an inviting heart of warm benzoin, velvety violet, and creamy tonka bean. The true comfort lies in the drydown, wher…

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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 You?

Essencial Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories. Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes; You is rated 3.63/5 from 175 votes. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose You for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Essencial Elixir or You?

Essencial Elixir lasts longest (Essencial Elixir 73/100, You 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Essencial Elixir or You?

Essencial Elixir projects furthest (Essencial Elixir 62/100, You 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Essencial Elixir and You smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Violet.

Is Essencial Elixir or You better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Essencial Elixir and You?

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. You has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Rhubarb and Grapefruit, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Cedar and Musk, a base of Praline, Coffee, Cardamom and Jasmine.