Fragrance comparison

Lampblack vs Essencial Elixir

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,130 ratings analysed

Lampblack

FZOTIC

4.17350 votes

Rank #5,082 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Essencial Elixir

Natura · 2017

4.17780 votes

Rank #23,175 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essencial Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lampblack
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Essencial Elixir
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Lampblack2/7

Essencial Elixir4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LampblackFZOTIC

Essencial ElixirNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 350 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 780 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerTieRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

350 votes

60%Love

28%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

774 votes

Category winnerEssencial ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityEssencial Elixir

SillageEssencial Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value70

Category winnerEssencial ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus86%

earthy72%

fresh spicy58%

aromatic44%

warm spicy30%

powdery69%

citrus61%

woody53%

warm spicy30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperSweet Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Grapefruit

Base6-8+ hrs

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaVetiverBenzoin

Top

CardamomBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonCassisSage

Heart

LeatherLavenderVioletGeranium

Base

CognacVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Grapefruit, Vetiver and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Lampblack, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLampblackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex42

Women1

Work 36%Casual 31%Date 22%Party 11%

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,082

PerfumerBruno Fazzolari

Launched—

Reviews73

Overall rank#23,175

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2017

Reviews2

Category winnerLampblackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

FZOTIC Lampblack is a striking study in sharp contrast, pairing biting citrus against dark, industrial smoke. Bruno Fazzolari built this composition around an exhibition of ink drawings, and that visual inspiration translates directly onto skin. The opening strikes with stinging black pepper, tangy sweet orange, and b…

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, Lampblack or Essencial Elixir?

Essencial Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories. Lampblack is rated 4.17/5 from 350 votes; Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes. Choose Lampblack for a woody and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Lampblack or Essencial Elixir?

Essencial Elixir lasts longest (Essencial Elixir 73/100, Lampblack 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lampblack or Essencial Elixir?

Essencial Elixir projects furthest (Essencial Elixir 62/100, Lampblack 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lampblack and Essencial Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Grapefruit, Vetiver and Benzoin.

Is Lampblack or Essencial Elixir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lampblack is the stronger pick. For winter, Lampblack is the stronger pick. Lampblack suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lampblack and Essencial Elixir?

Lampblack has top notes of Black Pepper and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Grapefruit, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Vetiver and Benzoin. 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.