Fragrance comparison

Steuart vs Essencial Masculino

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,300 ratings analysed

Steuart

Prudence Paris

3.009 votes

Rank #66,896 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Essencial Masculino

Natura

3.911,291 votes

Rank #25,975 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essencial Masculino takes 2 of 3 categories.

Steuart
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Essencial Masculino
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Steuart1/3

Essencial Masculino2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SteuartPrudence Paris

Essencial MasculinoNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 47%Had 6%Want 47%

3.91/ 5 · 1,291 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

56%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

34%Love

43%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

1,277 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityEssencial Masculino

SillageSteuart

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value60

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

fresh65%

musky48%

mossy30%

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

citrus74%

amber65%

powdery56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

GingerJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

Muskoak mossAmber

Top

BergamotNutmegGrapefruitBasilLavenderGalbanumJuniper

Heart

RosemaryPatchouliSageGeraniumJasmine

Base

Virginia CedarMyrhhoak mossSandalwoodAmberMuskFir

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Steuart, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,896

PerfumerPrudence Kilgour

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#25,975

PerfumerVeronique Dupont

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEssencial MasculinoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Steuart by Prudence Paris opens with a brisk, refreshing blast of tart grapefruit, crisp bergamot, and mixed sunny citruses that feel like splashing cold water on your face on a warm summer morning. As the initial sharp zest settles down, spicy grated ginger and clean jasmine petals soften the blend, creating a dry, p…

Reviews →

Essencial Masculino by Natura is a robust aromatic fougere that leans into traditional woody and spicy profiles. Released in 1995, it relies on a classic structure of bergamot, juniper, and oak moss. It is a serious, grounded fragrance that works well for professionals who prefer a clean, sharp scent profile over mode…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Steuart or Essencial Masculino?

Essencial Masculino takes 2 of 3 categories. Steuart is rated 3.00/5 from 9 votes; Essencial Masculino is rated 3.91/5 from 1,291 votes. Choose Steuart for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Essencial Masculino for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Steuart or Essencial Masculino?

Essencial Masculino lasts longest (Essencial Masculino 71/100, Steuart 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Steuart or Essencial Masculino?

Steuart projects furthest (Steuart 75/100, Essencial Masculino 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Steuart and Essencial Masculino smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Steuart or Essencial Masculino better for summer or winter?

Steuart suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Steuart and Essencial Masculino?

Steuart has top notes of Citruses, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Ginger and Jasmine, a base of Musk, oak moss and Amber. Essencial Masculino has top notes of Bergamot, Nutmeg, Grapefruit and Basil, heart notes of Rosemary, Patchouli, Sage and Geranium, a base of Virginia Cedar, Myrhh, oak moss and Sandalwood.