Fragrance comparison

Grove vs Essencial Ato

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 411 ratings analysed

Grove

Papillon

4.002 votes

Rank #52,489 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Essencial Ato

Natura · 2023

4.19409 votes

Rank #22,845 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essencial Ato takes 4 of 4 categories.

Grove
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Essencial Ato
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Grove0/4

Essencial Ato4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GrovePapillon

Essencial AtoNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 86%Had 0%Want 14%

4.19/ 5 · 409 votes

Have 89%Had 11%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

45%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

391 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityEssencial Ato

SillageEssencial Ato

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value62

Category winnerEssencial AtoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

musky84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

amber61%

citrus92%

white floral77%

aromatic69%

earthy46%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangePink PepperRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

Elemi resinVetiverCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

Woody NotesWhite MuskAmberMoss

Top

PripriocaRaspberryMandarin OrangeAppleWatery NotesPink PepperLemonCassis

Heart

RoseRedwood FlowerSolar NotesLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine SambacOsmanthusOrange Blossom

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiverCedarGuaiac WoodMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pink Pepper, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for Grove, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring97

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 39%Work 36%Date 16%Party 9%

Men71

Unisex27

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,489

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#22,845

PerfumerSonia Constant, Verônica Kato

Launched2023

Reviews1

Category winnerEssencial AtoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Grove by Papillon opens with a crisp burst of juicy mandarin orange and brisk culinary rosemary, sharpened by a clean prickle of pink pepper. It smells like stepping into a sunlit pine grove after a cool morning rain. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus settles down to reveal an earthy core of resinous elemi, dry cedar…

Reviews →

Essencial Ato by Natura is a woody spicy fragrance that introduces a modern, fruity-floral profile. It is anchored by the unique Brazilian Priprioca note and raspberry, providing a refreshing signature for any season. The composition feels light, airy, and sophisticated, making it a reliable choice for office wear or …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Grove or Essencial Ato?

Essencial Ato takes 4 of 4 categories. Grove is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Essencial Ato is rated 4.19/5 from 409 votes. Choose Grove for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Essencial Ato for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Grove or Essencial Ato?

Essencial Ato lasts longest (Essencial Ato 75/100, Grove 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Grove or Essencial Ato?

Essencial Ato projects furthest (Essencial Ato 60/100, Grove 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Grove and Essencial Ato smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and earthy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Grove or Essencial Ato better for summer or winter?

Grove suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Grove and Essencial Ato?

Grove has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Rosemary, heart notes of Elemi resin, Vetiver and Cedar, a base of Woody Notes, White Musk, Amber and Moss. Essencial Ato has top notes of Priprioca, Raspberry, Mandarin Orange and Apple, heart notes of Rose, Redwood Flower, Solar Notes and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver and Cedar.