Les Brumes vs Essencial Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Essencial Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories.
Les BrumesChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Essencial ElixirChoose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Les Brumes2/7
Essencial Elixir5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Essencial Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Essencial Elixir
- Longevity
- Essencial Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Essencial Elixir
- Value for money
- Essencial Elixir
- Versatility
- Les Brumes
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Les Brumes
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Les BrumesOrmaieEssencial ElixirNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.07/ 5 · 167 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
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 hate25%Love
21%Like
24%Ok
22%Dislike
8%Hate
115 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
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 bothcitrus100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
fresh65%
woody53%
warm spicy42%
powdery69%
citrus61%
woody53%
warm spicy30%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GingerLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
SageCardamomTuberoseJasmine
Base
MateCedarVetiverSandalwood
Top
CardamomBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonCassisSage
Heart
LeatherLavenderVioletGeranium
Base
CognacVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Sage and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring81
Summer100
Fall25
Winter6
Day100
Night19
Spring37
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerLes BrumesMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,252
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews37
Overall rank#25,451
PerfumerVerônica Kato
Launched2017
Reviews2
Category winnerLes BrumesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLes Brumes is a sharp, sparkling citrus fragrance with a lemon sorbet bite, airy orange peel and a fizzy vitamin C feel on skin. The citrus stays more tart than soft, with ginger, herbs and pale woods giving it a crisp, slightly green frame. It suits warm days, citrus lovers and anyone who enjoys fresh scents with a s…
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, Les Brumes or Essencial Elixir?
Essencial Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories. Les Brumes is rated 3.07/5 from 167 votes; Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes. Choose Les Brumes for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Les Brumes or Essencial Elixir?
Essencial Elixir lasts longest (Essencial Elixir 73/100, Les Brumes 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Les Brumes or Essencial Elixir?
Essencial Elixir projects furthest (Essencial Elixir 62/100, Les Brumes 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Les Brumes and Essencial Elixir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Sage and Cardamom.
Is Les Brumes or Essencial Elixir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Les Brumes is the stronger pick. For winter, Essencial Elixir is the stronger pick. Les Brumes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Les Brumes and Essencial Elixir?
Les Brumes has top notes of Ginger, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Sage, Cardamom, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Mate, Cedar, Vetiver and Sandalwood. 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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