Fragrance comparison

Essencial Oud vs Sillage Royal 2017 Edition

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 2,175 ratings analysed

4 wins

Essencial Oud

Natura · 2017

4.322,114 votes

Rank #23,794 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Sillage Royal 2017 Edition

Manos Gerakinis

4.1361 votes

Rank #13,109 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essencial Oud takes 4 of 7 categories.

Essencial Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Sillage Royal 2017 Edition
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Essencial Oud4/7

Sillage Royal 2017 Edition3/7

Ratings & consensus: Essencial Oud
Community sentiment: Sillage Royal 2017 Edition
Longevity: Essencial Oud
Sillage & projection: Essencial Oud
Value for money: Essencial Oud
Versatility: Sillage Royal 2017 Edition
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sillage Royal 2017 Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Essencial OudNatura

Sillage Royal 2017 EditionManos Gerakinis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 2,114 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

Category winnerEssencial OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

26%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

1,396 votes

52%Love

28%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerSillage Royal 2017 EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityEssencial Oud

SillageEssencial Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value45

Category winnerEssencial OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

oud84%

sweet69%

balsamic61%

fresh spicy46%

warm spicy100%

rose92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronCardamomBergamotelemi

Heart

RosePripriocaJasminePralineGurjan balsamCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLoukhoum

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Copaiba balmSandalwoodPatchouliCedarAmberMuskCashmeran

Top20-30 mins

SaffronSmokeTurmericCardamom

Heart3-4 hrs

RosePatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Cedar

Base7-10+ hrs

MuskAmberResins

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cardamom, Rose and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Sillage Royal 2017 Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring23

Summer8

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer25

Fall100

Winter96

Day39

Night100

Category winnerSillage Royal 2017 EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex51

Women45

Men36

Unisex44

Women20

Date 40%Party 31%Casual 17%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,794

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros, Verônica Kato

Launched2017

Reviews2

Overall rank#13,109

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerSillage Royal 2017 EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Natura Essencial Oud is a potent woody fragrance for men launched in 2017. It centers on a refined agarwood note tempered by spicy saffron and sweet praline. This long-lasting scent thrives in cold winter weather, providing a bold and sophisticated presence perfect for formal evening occasions or days when you want yo…

Reviews →

Sillage Royal 2017 Edition by Manos Gerakinis delivers an intense, smoky spice profile anchored by dark florals. The opening fires off immediately. You get a dry kick of saffron and golden turmeric mixed with smoldering cedar smoke. Give it ten minutes. Soon, a thick Turkish rose unfurls alongside medicinal agarwood 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Essencial Oud or Sillage Royal 2017 Edition?

Essencial Oud takes 4 of 7 categories. Essencial Oud is rated 4.32/5 from 2,114 votes; Sillage Royal 2017 Edition is rated 4.13/5 from 61 votes. Choose Essencial Oud for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Sillage Royal 2017 Edition for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Essencial Oud or Sillage Royal 2017 Edition?

Essencial Oud lasts longest (Essencial Oud 83/100, Sillage Royal 2017 Edition 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Essencial Oud or Sillage Royal 2017 Edition?

Essencial Oud projects furthest (Essencial Oud 75/100, Sillage Royal 2017 Edition 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Essencial Oud and Sillage Royal 2017 Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cardamom, Rose and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Essencial Oud or Sillage Royal 2017 Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sillage Royal 2017 Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, Essencial Oud is the stronger pick. Sillage Royal 2017 Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Essencial Oud and Sillage Royal 2017 Edition?

Essencial Oud has top notes of Saffron, Cardamom, Bergamot and elemi, heart notes of Rose, Priprioca, Jasmine and Praline, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Copaiba balm, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Sillage Royal 2017 Edition has top notes of Saffron, Smoke, Turmeric and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar, a base of Musk, Amber and Resins.