Fragrance comparison

Essencial Masculino vs G.Nejman Emir

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,352 ratings analysed

Essencial Masculino

Natura

3.911,291 votes

Rank #23,837 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

G.Nejman Emir

G. Nejman

4.2861 votes

Rank #12,401 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

G.Nejman Emir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Essencial Masculino
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
G.Nejman Emir
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Essencial Masculino1/7

G.Nejman Emir6/7

Ratings & consensus: G.Nejman Emir
Community sentiment: G.Nejman Emir
Longevity: G.Nejman Emir
Sillage & projection: G.Nejman Emir
Value for money: Essencial Masculino
Versatility: G.Nejman Emir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: G.Nejman Emir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Essencial MasculinoNatura

G.Nejman EmirG. Nejman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 1,291 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.28/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 35%Had 19%Want 46%

Category winnerG.Nejman EmirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

43%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

1,277 votes

54%Love

31%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerG.Nejman EmirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityG.Nejman Emir

SillageG.Nejman Emir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEssencial MasculinoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

citrus74%

amber65%

powdery56%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

oud84%

citrus77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotNutmegGrapefruitBasilLavenderGalbanumJuniper

Heart

RosemaryPatchouliSageGeraniumJasmine

Base

Virginia CedarMyrhhoak mossSandalwoodAmberMuskFir

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumWhite PepperSage

Base8-12+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)MuskPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Patchouli, Sage and Geranium. Durations are only published for G.Nejman Emir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring10

Summer0

Fall81

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerG.Nejman EmirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 39%Party 31%Casual 16%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,837

PerfumerVeronique Dupont

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#12,401

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerG.Nejman EmirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Essencial Masculino by Natura is a robust aromatic fougere that leans into traditional woody and spicy profiles. Released in 1995, it relies on a classic structure of bergamot, juniper, and oak moss. It is a serious, grounded fragrance that works well for professionals who prefer a clean, sharp scent profile over mode…

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G.Nejman Emir is a heavy, dark woody fragrance designed around sharp citrus fruits and medicinal agarwood. It hits the air with a tart blast of grapefruit and sweet orange peel before sinking into dry cedar and earthy patchouli. Do not expect an airy cologne. This is thick, brooding, and unapologetically masculine. Je…

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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 Masculino or G.Nejman Emir?

G.Nejman Emir takes 6 of 7 categories. Essencial Masculino is rated 3.91/5 from 1,291 votes; G.Nejman Emir is rated 4.28/5 from 61 votes. Choose Essencial Masculino for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose G.Nejman Emir for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Essencial Masculino or G.Nejman Emir?

G.Nejman Emir lasts longest (G.Nejman Emir 84/100, Essencial Masculino 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Essencial Masculino or G.Nejman Emir?

G.Nejman Emir projects furthest (G.Nejman Emir 79/100, Essencial Masculino 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Essencial Masculino and G.Nejman Emir smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Patchouli, Sage and Geranium.

Is Essencial Masculino or G.Nejman Emir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Essencial Masculino is the stronger pick. For winter, Essencial Masculino is the stronger pick. G.Nejman Emir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Essencial Masculino and G.Nejman Emir?

Essencial Masculino has top notes of Bergamot, Nutmeg, Grapefruit and Basil, heart notes of Rosemary, Patchouli, Sage and Geranium, a base of Virginia Cedar, Myrhh, oak moss and Sandalwood. G.Nejman Emir has top notes of Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, White Pepper and Sage, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.