Fragrance comparison

Wind Wood vs Essencial Elixir

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,906 ratings analysed

4 wins

Wind Wood

Mancera

4.051,126 votes

Rank #2,647 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Essencial Elixir

Natura · 2017

4.17780 votes

Rank #23,796 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wind Wood takes 4 of 7 categories.

Wind Wood
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Essencial Elixir
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Wind Wood4/7

Essencial Elixir3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Wind WoodMancera

Essencial ElixirNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 1,126 votes

Have 76%Had 24%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 hate

42%Love

34%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,126 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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityWind Wood

SillageWind Wood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value70

Category winnerEssencial ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

powdery84%

violet77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

powdery69%

citrus61%

woody53%

warm spicy30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesMandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarVetiverOakmossLeatherWhite MuskAmber

Top

CardamomBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonCassisSage

Heart

LeatherLavenderVioletGeranium

Base

CognacVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pink Pepper, Violet and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Wind Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer69

Fall0

Winter35

Day100

Night53

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerWind WoodMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex13

Women3

Casual 35%Work 33%Date 19%Party 14%

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,647

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews118

Overall rank#23,796

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2017

Reviews2

Category winnerWind WoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mancera Wind Wood hits the air with a brisk crackle of mandarin orange, pink pepper, and crushed green leaves. The opening is sharp. Within ten minutes, the citrus flash settles down. A distinct violet heart steps forward, delivering a clean, cool, slightly powdery green floral character that keeps the composition cri…

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…

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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, Wind Wood or Essencial Elixir?

Wind Wood takes 4 of 7 categories. Wind Wood is rated 4.05/5 from 1,126 votes; Essencial Elixir is rated 4.17/5 from 780 votes. Choose Wind Wood for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime 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, Wind Wood or Essencial Elixir?

They last about the same: Wind Wood 74/100, Essencial Elixir 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Wind Wood or Essencial Elixir?

Wind Wood projects furthest (Wind Wood 66/100, Essencial Elixir 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wind Wood and Essencial Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper, Violet and Patchouli.

Is Wind Wood or Essencial Elixir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Wind Wood is the stronger pick. For winter, Essencial Elixir is the stronger pick. Wind Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wind Wood and Essencial Elixir?

Wind Wood has top notes of Green Notes, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Violet and Patchouli, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Leather. 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.