Pheromone Summer Kiss 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 3 of 4 categories.
Pheromone Summer KissChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Essencial ElixirChoose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Pheromone Summer Kiss1/4
Essencial Elixir3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Essencial Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Pheromone Summer Kiss
- 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
Pheromone Summer KissMarilyn MiglinEssencial ElixirNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%
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 hate0%Love
25%Like
25%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
4 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
SillagePheromone Summer Kiss
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEssencial ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
white floral84%
fresh spicy77%
powdery69%
citrus61%
powdery69%
citrus61%
woody53%
warm spicy30%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
JuniperSea NotesLavenderCalifornian LemonItalian Mandarin
Heart2 to 4 hours
White LilyItalian Jasmine
Base4 to 8 hours
VioletPatchouliMuskAmber
Top
CardamomBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonCassisSage
Heart
LeatherLavenderVioletGeranium
Base
CognacVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesLavender, Violet, Patchouli and Musk. Durations are only published for Pheromone Summer Kiss, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day–
Night100
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#67,443
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#24,131
PerfumerVerônica Kato
Launched2017
Reviews2
Category winnerEssencial ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPheromone Summer Kiss by Marilyn Miglin presents a crisp, botanical blend that takes a distinct turn away from traditional sweet summer releases. The fragrance opens with an astringent burst of juniper, sharp Californian lemon, and breezy sea notes, backed by an aromatic cut of lavender. Rather than leaning into lush …
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, Pheromone Summer Kiss or Essencial Elixir?
Essencial Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories. Pheromone Summer Kiss is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes; Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes. Choose Pheromone Summer Kiss for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Pheromone Summer Kiss or Essencial Elixir?
Essencial Elixir lasts longest (Essencial Elixir 73/100, Pheromone Summer Kiss 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pheromone Summer Kiss or Essencial Elixir?
Projection is very close: Pheromone Summer Kiss 63/100, Essencial Elixir 62/100 for sillage.
Do Pheromone Summer Kiss and Essencial Elixir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Violet, Patchouli and Musk.
Is Pheromone Summer Kiss or Essencial Elixir better for summer or winter?
Pheromone Summer Kiss suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pheromone Summer Kiss and Essencial Elixir?
Pheromone Summer Kiss has top notes of Juniper, Sea Notes, Lavender and Californian Lemon, heart notes of White Lily and Italian Jasmine, a base of Violet, Patchouli, Musk 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.
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