Princesse Marina De Bourbon
Rank #43,706 AromaticWoody
Le Prince Galant vs Essencial Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Essencial Elixir takes 5 of 5 categories.
Le Prince GalantChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Essencial ElixirChoose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Le Prince Galant0/5
Essencial Elixir5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Essencial Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Essencial Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Essencial Elixir
- Value for money
- Essencial Elixir
- 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
Le Prince GalantPrincesse Marina De BourbonEssencial ElixirNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 32%Had 11%Want 57%
4.17/ 5 · 780 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
Category winnerEssencial ElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
63%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
6%Hate
16 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
Category winners
LongevityEssencial Elixir
SillageEssencial Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEssencial ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody86%
citrus72%
fresh spicy58%
warm spicy44%
fresh30%
powdery69%
citrus61%
woody53%
warm spicy30%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
LemonGrapefruitApple
Heart1 to 2 hours
GeraniumJuniperCardamom
Base3 to 5 hours
SandalwoodVetiverCedar
Top
CardamomBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonCassisSage
Heart
LeatherLavenderVioletGeranium
Base
CognacVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesLemon, Grapefruit, Geranium and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Le Prince Galant, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer70
Fall30
Winter10
Day100
Night27
Spring37
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#43,706
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#24,646
PerfumerVerônica Kato
Launched2017
Reviews2
Category winnerEssencial ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLe Prince Galant by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a fresh woody spicy eau de toilette released in 2012 for men. The scent starts with a crisp citrus opening of lemon and grapefruit rounded out by tart apple. As the fruit notes settle, an aromatic core of geranium, juniper, and warm cardamom gives the blend a balanced…
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…
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, Le Prince Galant or Essencial Elixir?
Essencial Elixir takes 5 of 5 categories. Le Prince Galant is rated 3.75/5 from 16 votes; Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes. Choose Le Prince Galant for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Le Prince Galant or Essencial Elixir?
Essencial Elixir lasts longest (Essencial Elixir 73/100, Le Prince Galant 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Le Prince Galant or Essencial Elixir?
Essencial Elixir projects furthest (Essencial Elixir 62/100, Le Prince Galant 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Le Prince Galant and Essencial Elixir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Grapefruit, Geranium and Cardamom.
Is Le Prince Galant or Essencial Elixir better for summer or winter?
Le Prince Galant suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Le Prince Galant and Essencial Elixir?
Le Prince Galant has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit and Apple, heart notes of Geranium, Juniper and Cardamom, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Cedar. 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.
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