Under My Spell Noelle vs Essencial Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
17%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Essencial Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories.
Under My Spell NoelleChoose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Essencial ElixirChoose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Under My Spell Noelle2/7
Essencial Elixir5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Essencial Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Essencial Elixir
- Longevity
- Essencial Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Essencial Elixir
- Value for money
- Essencial Elixir
- Versatility
- Under My Spell Noelle
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Under My Spell Noelle
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Under My Spell NoelleBenefitEssencial ElixirNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 266 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
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 hate35%Love
48%Like
1%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
202 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
Category winners
LongevityEssencial Elixir
SillageEssencial Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEssencial ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
vanilla92%
oud84%
fruity77%
amber69%
fresh spicy61%
powdery69%
citrus61%
woody53%
warm spicy30%
Scent match17%Clearly different · both warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomBlack PepperCranberry
Heart
Vanilla FlowerRoseWild OrchidVioletJasmine
Base
Agarwood (Oud)VanillaRaspberryPatchouliBenzoinBlack Amber
Top
CardamomBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonCassisSage
Heart
LeatherLavenderVioletGeranium
Base
CognacVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Black Pepper, Violet and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring24
Summer21
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring37
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerUnder My Spell NoelleMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,764
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews37
Overall rank#25,451
PerfumerVerônica Kato
Launched2017
Reviews2
Category winnerUnder My Spell NoelleHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotUnder My Spell Noelle by Benefit is a bold oriental woody fragrance for women. It pairs a sharp, tart opening of cranberry and black pepper with a deep base of oud, patchouli, and vanilla. This complex composition offers a modern twist on classic oriental structures, making it a compelling choice for those seeking an …
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, Under My Spell Noelle or Essencial Elixir?
Essencial Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories. Under My Spell Noelle is rated 3.86/5 from 266 votes; Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes. Choose Under My Spell Noelle for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Essencial Elixir for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Under My Spell Noelle or Essencial Elixir?
They last about the same: Essencial Elixir 73/100, Under My Spell Noelle 71/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Under My Spell Noelle or Essencial Elixir?
Projection is very close: Essencial Elixir 62/100, Under My Spell Noelle 60/100 for sillage.
Do Under My Spell Noelle and Essencial Elixir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Black Pepper, Violet and Vanilla.
Is Under My Spell Noelle or Essencial Elixir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Under My Spell Noelle is the stronger pick. For winter, Under My Spell Noelle is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Under My Spell Noelle and Essencial Elixir?
Under My Spell Noelle has top notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper and Cranberry, heart notes of Vanilla Flower, Rose, Wild Orchid and Violet, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Raspberry and Patchouli. 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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