Pompei vs Essencial Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
PompeiChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Essencial ElixirChoose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Pompei2/4
Essencial Elixir2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Essencial Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Pompei
- Value for money
- Pompei
- 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
PompeiPascal MorabitoEssencial ElixirNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 56%Had 6%Want 39%
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 hate57%Love
29%Like
0%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
Category winners
LongevityEssencial Elixir
SillagePompei
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPompeiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic88%
warm spicy77%
citrus65%
fresh spicy53%
earthy42%
powdery69%
citrus61%
woody53%
warm spicy30%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitCardamomPink Pepper
Heart
CedarCinnamonGeranium
Base
VetiverPatchouliAmberMusk
Top
CardamomBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonCassisSage
Heart
LeatherLavenderVioletGeranium
Base
CognacVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer20
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night60
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#50,900
PerfumerCorinne Cachen
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#25,633
PerfumerVerônica Kato
Launched2017
Reviews2
Category winnerEssencial ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPascal Morabito Pompei opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit backed by crushed cardamom and spicy pink pepper. As the bright citrus settles, cedarwood takes over the middle stage alongside warm cinnamon and green geranium leaves. The base anchors down on dry vetiver, dark patchouli, warm amber, and clean musk. I…
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, Pompei or Essencial Elixir?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Pompei is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes. Choose Pompei for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Pompei or Essencial Elixir?
Essencial Elixir lasts longest (Essencial Elixir 73/100, Pompei 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pompei or Essencial Elixir?
Pompei projects furthest (Pompei 65/100, Essencial Elixir 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pompei and Essencial Elixir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Cedar.
Is Pompei or Essencial Elixir better for summer or winter?
Pompei suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pompei and Essencial Elixir?
Pompei has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cedar, Cinnamon and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Amber and Musk. 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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