Nº 8 vs Essencial Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Essencial Elixir takes 5 of 5 categories.
Nº 8Choose it for a green and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Essencial ElixirChoose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Nº 80/5
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
Nº 8SG79 STHLMEssencial ElixirNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%
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 hate37%Love
32%Like
21%Ok
5%Dislike
5%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
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 bothgreen100%
citrus90%
aromatic80%
warm spicy70%
woody60%
fresh50%
powdery69%
citrus61%
woody53%
warm spicy30%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotGrapefruitSageVerbenaCardamom
Heart
Green TeaGingerGreen NotesRosePear
Base
VetiverMuskCedar
Top
CardamomBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonCassisSage
Heart
LeatherLavenderVioletGeranium
Base
CognacVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Sage, Cardamom and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring44
Summer100
Fall33
Winter22
Day100
Night33
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#40,805
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#25,572
PerfumerVerônica Kato
Launched2017
Reviews2
Category winnerEssencial ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSG79 STHLM Nº 8 offers a crisp, tea-centric experience that feels like a breath of cool Scandinavian air. The scent combines bright citrus with herbal undertones, making it a refreshing companion for warm summer mornings. It sits lightly on the skin, offering a clean, understated presence for casual daily wear.
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, Nº 8 or Essencial Elixir?
Essencial Elixir takes 5 of 5 categories. Nº 8 is rated 3.89/5 from 19 votes; Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes. Choose Nº 8 for a green and citrus character. Best in summer, 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, Nº 8 or Essencial Elixir?
Essencial Elixir lasts longest (Essencial Elixir 73/100, Nº 8 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Nº 8 or Essencial Elixir?
Essencial Elixir projects furthest (Essencial Elixir 62/100, Nº 8 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Nº 8 and Essencial Elixir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Sage, Cardamom and Vetiver.
Is Nº 8 or Essencial Elixir better for summer or winter?
Nº 8 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Nº 8 and Essencial Elixir?
Nº 8 has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Sage and Verbena, heart notes of Green Tea, Ginger, Green Notes and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Musk 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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