Fragrance comparison

M+ vs Essencial Elixir

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 799 ratings analysed

M+

Mandarina Duck

3.5819 votes

Rank #51,774 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Essencial Elixir

Natura · 2017

4.17780 votes

Rank #23,786 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essencial Elixir takes 4 of 5 categories.

M+
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Essencial Elixir
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

M+1/5

Essencial Elixir4/5

Ratings & consensus: Essencial Elixir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Essencial Elixir
Sillage & projection: Essencial Elixir
Value for money: M+
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

M+Mandarina Duck

Essencial ElixirNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 33%Had 36%Want 31%

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 hate

26%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

32%Dislike

0%Hate

19 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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityEssencial Elixir

SillageEssencial Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value70

Category winnerM+Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

violet69%

citrus61%

powdery69%

citrus61%

woody53%

warm spicy30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBlack PepperLemonGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

VioletCypressIris

Base5-7 hrs

Tonka BeanCedarVetiverAmber

Top

CardamomBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonCassisSage

Heart

LeatherLavenderVioletGeranium

Base

CognacVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender, Black Pepper, Lemon and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for M+, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night41

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 39%Casual 36%Date 15%Party 10%

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,774

PerfumerVéronique Nyberg

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#23,786

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2017

Reviews2

Category winnerEssencial ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarina Duck M+ opens with an immediate snap of tart grapefruit and sharp black pepper that quickly settles into aromatic French lavender. It smells crisp, dry, and unmistakably masculine right from the first spray. The heart brings out green cypress needles and a cool, powdery iris that keeps the profile crisp with…

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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, M+ or Essencial Elixir?

Essencial Elixir takes 4 of 5 categories. M+ is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes; Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes. Choose M+ for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. 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, M+ or Essencial Elixir?

Essencial Elixir lasts longest (Essencial Elixir 73/100, M+ 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M+ or Essencial Elixir?

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

Do M+ and Essencial Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Black Pepper, Lemon and Grapefruit.

Is M+ or Essencial Elixir better for summer or winter?

M+ suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M+ and Essencial Elixir?

M+ has top notes of Lavender, Black Pepper, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet, Cypress and Iris, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vetiver and Amber. 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.