It Factor vs Essential Element
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
It Factor takes 3 of 5 categories.
It FactorChoose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Essential ElementChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
It Factor3/5
Essential Element2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- It Factor
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Essential Element
- Sillage & projection
- Essential Element
- Value for money
- It Factor
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- It Factor
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
It FactorDossierEssential ElementTree Of LifeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 46%Had 4%Want 50%
3.18/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 46%Had 12%Want 42%
Category winnerIt FactorRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
35%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
55 votes
14%Love
32%Like
23%Ok
23%Dislike
9%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEssential Element
SillageEssential Element
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIt FactorBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
warm spicy92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
amber69%
woody61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
powdery77%
smoky69%
rose61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both warm spicy, powdery and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CardamomGinger
Heart2-3 hrs
IncenseVioletMusk
Base6-8 hrs
Tonka BeanVanillaBrown sugarSandalwood
Notes
IncenseCardamomPink PepperAgarwood (Oud)RoseSandalwoodCedarRaspberryVioletDavanaMusk
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Incense, Violet and Musk. Durations are only published for It Factor, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring24
Summer17
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night89
Spring30
Summer10
Fall100
Winter80
Day71
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,187
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#65,474
PerfumerIsabel Gil Trujilo
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIt FactorHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOpens with a lively spark of crushed cardamom pods and freshly grated ginger that cuts through the air like a warm mug of spiced chai. As the opening heat settles, a gentle layer of smoky incense mingles with powdery violet and clean musk, softening the initial zing. The real comfort lands in the base, where carameliz…
Reviews →Essential Element by Tree Of Life settles onto skin with a blast of warm cardamom, smoky incense, and dry cedar. A tart raspberry accent cuts through the resinous base, leading into dark rose and rich agarwood. Built for crisp fall nights and cool winter days, this 2024 unisex composition balances spicy heat against d…
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, It Factor or Essential Element?
It Factor takes 3 of 5 categories. It Factor is rated 4.02/5 from 55 votes; Essential Element is rated 3.18/5 from 22 votes. Choose It Factor for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Essential Element for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, It Factor or Essential Element?
Essential Element lasts longest (Essential Element 74/100, It Factor 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, It Factor or Essential Element?
Essential Element projects furthest (Essential Element 67/100, It Factor 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do It Factor and Essential Element smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Incense, Violet and Musk.
Is It Factor or Essential Element better for summer or winter?
It Factor suits daytime wear; Essential Element suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in It Factor and Essential Element?
It Factor has top notes of Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Incense, Violet and Musk, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Brown sugar and Sandalwood. Essential Element features Incense, Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Agarwood (Oud) and Rose.
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