Fragrance comparison

Nectaroma vs Essencial Elixir

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 787 ratings analysed

Nectaroma

Tuvaché · 2013

4.147 votes

Rank #42,567 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Essencial Elixir

Natura · 2017

4.17780 votes

Rank #23,084 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essencial Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories.

Nectaroma
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Essencial Elixir
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Nectaroma0/4

Essencial Elixir4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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

NectaromaTuvaché

Essencial ElixirNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 66%

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 hate

57%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityEssencial Elixir

SillageEssencial Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value70

Category winnerEssencial ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

woody42%

powdery69%

citrus61%

woody53%

warm spicy30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBasil LeafCassisCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

French orange flowerNeroliLily-of-the-Valley

Base4-6 hrs

MuskCedarVetiverMossViolet

Top

CardamomBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonCassisSage

Heart

LeatherLavenderVioletGeranium

Base

CognacVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cassis, Cardamom and Musk. Durations are only published for Nectaroma, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night29

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 43%Work 33%Date 15%Party 9%

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,567

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched2013

Reviews2

Overall rank#23,084

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2017

Reviews2

Category winnerEssencial ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tuvaché Nectaroma is a bright citrus floral Eau de Toilette that pairs sweet mandarin orange with aromatic green herbs. The opening hits fast. Bergamot, torn basil leaf, and tart cassis provide an instant burst of sunny energy. Within twenty minutes, the composition softens into French orange flower, clean neroli, and…

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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, Nectaroma or Essencial Elixir?

Essencial Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories. Nectaroma is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes; Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes. Choose Nectaroma for a citrus and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Nectaroma or Essencial Elixir?

Essencial Elixir lasts longest (Essencial Elixir 73/100, Nectaroma 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nectaroma or Essencial Elixir?

Essencial Elixir projects furthest (Essencial Elixir 62/100, Nectaroma 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nectaroma and Essencial Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cassis, Cardamom and Musk.

Is Nectaroma or Essencial Elixir better for summer or winter?

Nectaroma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nectaroma and Essencial Elixir?

Nectaroma has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Basil Leaf and Cassis, heart notes of French orange flower, Neroli and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Cedar, Vetiver and Moss. 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.