Fragrance comparison

Rose Flamboyante vs Essencial Elixir

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 832 ratings analysed

Rose Flamboyante

Versace

4.2152 votes

Rank #39,632 RoseAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Essencial Elixir

Natura · 2017

4.17780 votes

Rank #22,797 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essencial Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rose Flamboyante
Choose it for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Essencial Elixir
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Rose Flamboyante3/7

Essencial Elixir4/7

Ratings & consensus: Essencial Elixir
Community sentiment: Essencial Elixir
Longevity: Rose Flamboyante
Sillage & projection: Rose Flamboyante
Value for money: Essencial Elixir
Versatility: Rose Flamboyante
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Essencial Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Rose FlamboyanteVersace

Essencial ElixirNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 17%Had 2%Want 82%

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

60%Love

17%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

6%Hate

52 votes

60%Love

28%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

774 votes

Category winnerEssencial ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityRose Flamboyante

SillageRose Flamboyante

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value70

Category winnerEssencial ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

powdery69%

citrus61%

woody53%

warm spicy30%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomMandarin Orange

Heart3-4 hrs

RoseGeraniumPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskCedarVetiver

Top

CardamomBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonCassisSage

Heart

LeatherLavenderVioletGeranium

Base

CognacVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Geranium and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Rose Flamboyante, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer7

Fall73

Winter100

Day72

Night100

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRose FlamboyanteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex53

Women47

Date 38%Casual 26%Work 20%Party 16%

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,632

PerfumerGaël Montero

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,797

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2017

Reviews2

Category winnerEssencial ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Rose Flamboyante cuts through traditional rose stereotypes with an immediate kick of pungent green cardamom and juicy mandarin orange. This is not grandmother potpourri. The floral core blends deep red rose petals with sharp, herbal geranium, giving the center a brisk, peppery snap. As it warms over several ho…

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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, Rose Flamboyante or Essencial Elixir?

Essencial Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories. Rose Flamboyante is rated 4.21/5 from 52 votes; Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes. Choose Rose Flamboyante for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Rose Flamboyante or Essencial Elixir?

Rose Flamboyante lasts longest (Rose Flamboyante 77/100, Essencial Elixir 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Flamboyante or Essencial Elixir?

Rose Flamboyante projects furthest (Rose Flamboyante 72/100, Essencial Elixir 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Flamboyante and Essencial Elixir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Geranium and Patchouli.

Is Rose Flamboyante or Essencial Elixir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose Flamboyante is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose Flamboyante is the stronger pick. Rose Flamboyante suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Flamboyante and Essencial Elixir?

Rose Flamboyante has top notes of Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Cedar and Vetiver. 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.