Fragrance comparison

Essencial Masculino vs Marina Yachting

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 1,294 ratings analysed

3 wins

Essencial Masculino

Natura

3.911,291 votes

Rank #24,639 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Marina Yachting

3.333 votes

Rank #61,086 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essencial Masculino takes 3 of 3 categories.

Essencial Masculino
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Marina Yachting
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Essencial Masculino3/3

Marina Yachting0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Essencial MasculinoNatura

Marina YachtingMarina Yachting

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 1,291 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityEssencial Masculino

SillageEssencial Masculino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

citrus74%

amber65%

powdery56%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

citrus77%

herbal65%

woody53%

musky42%

Scent match59%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotNutmegGrapefruitBasilLavenderGalbanumJuniper

Heart

RosemaryPatchouliSageGeraniumJasmine

Base

Virginia CedarMyrhhoak mossSandalwoodAmberMuskFir

Top30 to 60 minutes

BergamotGrapefruitOrange

Heart1 to 2 hours

GeraniumThymeBasil

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Basil and Geranium. Durations are only published for Marina Yachting, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,639

PerfumerVeronique Dupont

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#61,086

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEssencial MasculinoHigher 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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Marina Yachting by Marina Yachting is an aromatic aquatic fragrance for men that channels early 2000s coastal freshness. The opening brings a crisp splash of bergamot, grapefruit, and orange, giving off the sharp zest of freshly peeled citrus fruit. As the bright top settles, an aromatic herbal core of thyme, basil, a…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Essencial Masculino or Marina Yachting?

Essencial Masculino takes 3 of 3 categories. Essencial Masculino is rated 3.91/5 from 1,291 votes; Marina Yachting is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Essencial Masculino for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Marina Yachting for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Essencial Masculino or Marina Yachting?

Essencial Masculino lasts longest (Essencial Masculino 71/100, Marina Yachting 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Essencial Masculino or Marina Yachting?

Essencial Masculino projects furthest (Essencial Masculino 62/100, Marina Yachting 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Essencial Masculino and Marina Yachting smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Basil and Geranium.

Is Essencial Masculino or Marina Yachting better for summer or winter?

Marina Yachting suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Essencial Masculino and Marina Yachting?

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. Marina Yachting has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Thyme and Basil, a base of Musk and Virginia Cedar.