Essencial Masculino vs Steuart
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Essencial Masculino takes 2 of 3 categories.
Essencial MasculinoChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
SteuartChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Essencial Masculino2/3
Steuart1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Essencial Masculino
- Sillage & projection
- Steuart
- 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 MasculinoNaturaSteuartPrudence ParisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 1,291 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
3.00/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 47%Had 6%Want 47%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
43%Like
11%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
1,277 votes
11%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
56%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEssencial Masculino
SillageSteuart
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
woody91%
aromatic83%
citrus74%
amber65%
powdery56%
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
fresh65%
musky48%
mossy30%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotNutmegGrapefruitBasilLavenderGalbanumJuniper
Heart
RosemaryPatchouliSageGeraniumJasmine
Base
Virginia CedarMyrhhoak mossSandalwoodAmberMuskFir
Top15-30 mins
CitrusesGrapefruitBergamot
Heart2-3 hrs
GingerJasmine
Base5-7 hrs
Muskoak mossAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Jasmine and oak moss. Durations are only published for Steuart, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring72
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,975
PerfumerVeronique Dupont
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#66,896
PerfumerPrudence Kilgour
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerEssencial MasculinoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEssencial 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…
Reviews →Steuart by Prudence Paris opens with a brisk, refreshing blast of tart grapefruit, crisp bergamot, and mixed sunny citruses that feel like splashing cold water on your face on a warm summer morning. As the initial sharp zest settles down, spicy grated ginger and clean jasmine petals soften the blend, creating a dry, p…
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 Masculino or Steuart?
Essencial Masculino takes 2 of 3 categories. Essencial Masculino is rated 3.91/5 from 1,291 votes; Steuart is rated 3.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Essencial Masculino for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Steuart for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Essencial Masculino or Steuart?
Essencial Masculino lasts longest (Essencial Masculino 71/100, Steuart 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Essencial Masculino or Steuart?
Steuart projects furthest (Steuart 75/100, Essencial Masculino 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Essencial Masculino and Steuart smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Jasmine and oak moss.
Is Essencial Masculino or Steuart better for summer or winter?
Steuart suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Essencial Masculino and Steuart?
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. Steuart has top notes of Citruses, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Ginger and Jasmine, a base of Musk, oak moss and Amber.
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