Fragrance comparison

In Paris vs Essencial Elixir

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 785 ratings analysed

In Paris

Marc Joseph

4.805 votes

Rank #39,332 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Essencial Elixir

Natura · 2017

4.17780 votes

Rank #22,957 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

In Paris
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Essencial Elixir
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

In Paris1/3

Essencial Elixir1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In ParisMarc Joseph

Essencial ElixirNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

4.17/ 5 · 780 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

60%Love

28%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

774 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageIn Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value70

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

rose92%

patchouli84%

floral77%

musky69%

woody61%

powdery69%

citrus61%

woody53%

warm spicy30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sweet OrangeRaspberryMandarin OrangeCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

Rose PetalsMagnoliaViolet LeafGeranium

Base5-7+ hrs

PatchouliMuskVanillaPalisander Rosewood

Top

CardamomBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonCassisSage

Heart

LeatherLavenderVioletGeranium

Base

CognacVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cassis, Geranium and Patchouli. Durations are only published for In Paris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 19%Party 10%

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,332

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,957

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2017

Reviews2

Category winnerEssencial ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The citrus hits immediately. Tart raspberry and tangy cassis cut straight through a juicy burst of sweet mandarin orange, giving the opening a crisp, mouthwatering snap. Give it three minutes. Once the initial alcohol flash evaporates, soft rose petals and leafy violet take center stage, underpinned by a green geraniu…

Reviews →

Natura Essencial Elixir is a woody masculine fragrance defined by a complex fusion of cognac, leather, and aromatic spices. Launched in 2017, this scent relies on a robust foundation of patchouli and cedar to deliver a grounded, sophisticated profile. It thrives in autumn and winter, serving as a reliable companion fo…

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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, In Paris or Essencial Elixir?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. In Paris is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes. Choose In Paris for a citrus and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, In Paris or Essencial Elixir?

They last about the same: In Paris 73/100, Essencial Elixir 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, In Paris or Essencial Elixir?

In Paris projects furthest (In Paris 80/100, Essencial Elixir 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Paris and Essencial Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cassis, Geranium and Patchouli.

Is In Paris or Essencial Elixir better for summer or winter?

In Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Paris and Essencial Elixir?

In Paris has top notes of Sweet Orange, Raspberry, Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of Rose Petals, Magnolia, Violet Leaf and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla and Palisander Rosewood. Essencial Elixir has top notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Leather, Lavender, Violet and Geranium, a base of Cognac, Vanilla, Benzoin and Sandalwood.