Luxe Black 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 3 of 3 categories.
Luxe BlackChoose it for a citrus and woody character.
Essencial ElixirChoose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Luxe Black0/3
Essencial Elixir3/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Essencial Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Essencial Elixir
- 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
Luxe BlackEvterpaEssencial ElixirNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%
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 hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · 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 winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
earthy69%
amber61%
powdery69%
citrus61%
woody53%
warm spicy30%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Lemon LeafGingerMandarin Orange
Heart2-3 hrs
Black PepperTobaccoGrapefruit
Base4-6 hrs
AmberCedarPatchouliOakmossLeather
Top
CardamomBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonCassisSage
Heart
LeatherLavenderVioletGeranium
Base
CognacVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Black Pepper, Grapefruit and Cedar. Durations are only published for Luxe Black, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring37
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#40,474
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#25,491
PerfumerVerônica Kato
Launched2017
Reviews2
Category winnerEssencial ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLuxe Black by Evterpa opens with a lively splash of crushed lemon leaf, zesty mandarin orange, and a punchy kick of fresh ginger. As the initial citrus burst settles, the scent shifts into a warmer heart of dry tobacco leaf, cracked black pepper, and bitter grapefruit peel. The dry-down leans into a classic masculine …
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, Luxe Black or Essencial Elixir?
Essencial Elixir takes 3 of 3 categories. Luxe Black is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes. Choose Luxe Black for a citrus and woody character. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Luxe Black or Essencial Elixir?
Essencial Elixir lasts longest (Essencial Elixir 73/100, Luxe Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Luxe Black or Essencial Elixir?
Essencial Elixir projects furthest (Essencial Elixir 62/100, Luxe Black 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Luxe Black and Essencial Elixir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Black Pepper, Grapefruit and Cedar.
What are the notes in Luxe Black and Essencial Elixir?
Luxe Black has top notes of Lemon Leaf, Ginger and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Black Pepper, Tobacco and Grapefruit, a base of Amber, Cedar, Patchouli and Oakmoss. 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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