40 reseñas

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• jerry7474

  April 27, 2020

  

  Greetings fellow fragrance enthusiasts: I acquired this proposal called Essential Elixir by Natura. I must admit I wasn’t in the mood to buy anything from this brand as I’m a bit picky and normally I buy fragrances from established houses or recognized designers. However I decided to buy my first Natura perfume the Essencial Elixir and frankly it was a great surprise. I can assure you it’s a quality aroma with very good longevity elegant refined and formal. Brands like Carolina Herrera (Men Prive) or even Giorgio Armani (Acqua di Giò Profumo) would wish they could show aromas with this level of quality. I never expected to get what I paid for. Very happy with this purchase I’ll continue testing proposals from this house although I know not all will be this good but this is a Must Have. By the way it gives a very faint hint of Bentley Intense from afar but they don’t resemble each other; they go parallel paths but aren’t the same. Greetings to the group.

• lokito92

  July 29, 2020

  

  I sold the Prive and stuck with this proposal. I have nothing more to say.

• Fedebomuru

  October 28, 2020

  

  I can only add that it’s the same identical to Azzaro Elixir. The other day I thought about buying it again until I received this and thought: why spend more for the same thing? I still have mixed feelings as an admirer of these two extraordinary houses but what Natura achieves with Verónica Kato is sublime. I invite you to dare to buy Natura perfumes blind.

• JavierBrian

  February 9, 2021

  

  It is (to say the least the best because I still lack smelling many Natura fragrances) it’s the best I’ve had from the brand so far. Its aroma is exquisite but hard to understand. The vanilla cognac and leather are pleasant to my taste though not everyone will like them. I’d say it smells like a formal serious man with good taste very little youthful (16-40). I don’t recommend buying it blindly; I’ve smelled a sample before purchasing. The price is excellent for what we receive. Description in 3 words: Formal Sweet Not very youthful.

• Albineitor

  November 16, 2021

  

  Any reviews on the 2021 version?

• jerry7474

  November 24, 2021

  

  Essential Elixir Natura (2021). Greetings. I have the 2017 2018 2019 and this 2021 version. The two older ones seem almost identical; the new one is just a bit deeper and denser 98 identical. This depth is noticeable in the olfactory sensation more intense as if it had greater retention. It’s a fabulous sexy delicious fragrance; my favorite from Natura. Testing performance: this new version has lower performance than its predecessors. Since the previous ones are EDTs and this is an EDP the past versions project well for 2 hours and then drop while this 2021 version projects for 1 hour and plummets drastically staying close to the skin for the remaining 6 hours. If you’re looking for something in the line of CH Men Prive Hugo Boss Absolute or Armaf Radical Brown this is one of the best in its class. Scent: 9.0. Projection: Low (1 hour good then fades). Longevity: 6 hours (close to skin). Recommended for the scent but the performance leaves much to be desired.

• Un tal Pacheco

  November 27, 2021

  

  Albineitor: Apparently it’s the same one relaunched in 2021 according to Natura Mexico: The scent doesn’t change the olfactory path is the same. Enjoy the delicious elixir aroma with a new presentation. Name and content remain the same so you have the same experience but improved. What changes? A turn in the brand concept a more renewed and authentic image. They changed the packaging and are looking for real and authentic people as the face of the product. Therefore for those who already have it the change isn’t worth much unless you want the new bottle.

• Tecnologoto

  November 29, 2021

  

  I see there aren’t many reviews here. Maybe because it’s seasonal I confused it with Essencial Exclusivo. They say this Elixir resembles CH’s Prive but I don’t find much resemblance. Maybe it’s the feeling because CH is smokier darker and more coquettish. However this Elixir is the opposite of CH. The opening is indeed smoky but without that rubbery burn with the eccentric sweetness of the Prive. As it evaporates Elixir reveals its citrus and pepper notes a masculine aroma that doesn’t leave anyone indifferent. The heart is sweet not annoying just right. Very good. I’d describe it as warm spicy and woody. The base is wood as in most Natura scents where they excel. Maybe they could have accentuated the cognac or tobacco like their sister Intenso to round it out and make it more sober. But that’s not its goal nor does it reach niche status and as it is it’s very good. It goes perfectly for formal meetings dates to impress or Christmas parties. It’s not annoying or overwhelming like the Prive; it’s more charming and likable. I’m impressed with the longevity on my skin. Projection: 6-7 hours with a decent trail. Excellent. Longevity: up to 10 hours without becoming intimate fantastic for the price and smell. Afterward I go to bed smelling like Natura. The only ones that gave me results like this were some old Jo Malone bottles. I used 4-6 sprays. Scent: maybe synthetic but not like Zara; Natura’s quality is superior. It’s not annoying and the notes are perceived as they should. Definitely worth this EDP. Let’s hope they never reformulate it.

• Juanpasiones

  December 19, 2021

  

  Wow! What a delightful surprise. This Natura Elixir smells better than Carolina Herrera’s CH Men Prive; it reminds me more of the old version with the red bow tie than the current trash. Hey man what are you comparing? It beats CH Prive in quality longevity and projection. I’ve tried CH Prive several times and it never convinced me; its synthetic aura was similar to the 212 VIP bomb. Natura Elixir opens deliciously: energizing with peppercorns sparking and fleeting semi-sweet citrus. From the second second you notice the resinous and vanilla base. The party gets a flavor: the notes unfold like in high-end perfumes until a pleasant balance is reached. It’s a chingón badass) perfume for the boss for the one who commands. It’s elegant modern with a dirty touch from leather soaked in balms and benzoin. That’s where it resembles Bentley Intense: a boozy base slightly dirty leather and rough vanilla like smelling the pod with an earthy aftertaste. I liked it because it lasts 6 to 8 hours projects well for the first 4 (I use many sprays) and evolves beautifully. It has a romantic touch for a handsome man sexy with a nostalgia for violet flowers like fine lavender talc. I stand and applaud perfumer Verónica Kato. What skill with a limited budget! That reveals that designer brands could offer more quality at a lower price. They can’t pull our legs on those who know these well-crafted proposals for a third of the price of their cheap amber bombs. Finally something many men care about: women love it they even close their eyes when they smell it haha. Satisfied in bulk. Take note gentlemen.

• jerry7474

  December 26, 2021

  

  Essencial Elixir Natura Batch 2021: Completely agree with Juantra01; those of us with previous versions can compare their performance; it’s true, this new one falls short of what it was at the beginning, lamentable that an EDT (first version) has superior performance to the EDP (current one). It seems they are cutting costs on production, making something similar but not identical. If you don’t know Essencial Elixir, get it; if you liked it and finished it, get it again too, but don’t expect notable performance like the first versions, because it doesn’t have it. As a scent: Very good. Performance: Moderate (projects almost 2 hours). Longevity: 6 hours. Recommended?: Yes and No. Cheers, community.

• wintersun

  December 29, 2021

  

  I hadn’t tried the previous version, so my review is for this new one. Starting with what many care about: Yes, it has an air of CH Men Privé, especially in the dry-down; they follow the same line, they’re not 100% identical, but they’re similar. Moving on to this Essencial Elixir from Natura, right away you feel a designer-quality perfume (it doesn’t have that catalog-like vibe). At the start, you feel pepper, cardamomo, and something herbal. After an hour, it turns sweet (in development, not cloying, it has the just-right sweetness, and even to my taste, it’s slightly understated). I perceive the cognac slightly, but the leather more. It’s a very masculine perfume. It’s not carefree or “playful” youthful like others; it gives off a vibe of knowing what you want, of character, and in the dry-down it becomes more seductive. That’s why it works well for ages 28-30 and up. Regarding longevity, I tested it in the middle of summer, so it would be unfair to judge it, as it’s a winter/autumn scent. In summer, it lasted 5-6 hours (I’ll update in autumn/winter). Update: Colder and rainy days have arrived, and its performance improves a bit (between 6-7 hours to a little more), which seems perfectly correct considering its price. Recommended, but not blind!

• Juantra01

  December 31, 2021

  

  Some movies lose quality in their second season and this perfume is no exception. I have the 2017 version; I still have a quarter of a bottle left and it smells better and lasts longer than this reissue. I don’t get it: the old one was an EDT and this is an EDP yet they seem reversed. In 2017 the leather sounded more natural and settled; here it smells like freshly flayed skin almost with a trace of blood (sorry for the description) and the liquor note is barely noticeable whereas before it was more intense. I thought Natura had left some barrels of essence gathering dust but no. It seems the 2021 version tried to be what it couldn’t be: an improvement on the 2017 and ended up as a mediocre perfume. I only recommend buying it if you don’t have the 2017 because sometimes comparisons are cruel.

• Matux

  January 15, 2022

  

  I bought it a month ago, tested it, went on vacation, and tested it again: surprise, the blend settled and showed it’s truly complex. The top notes are dominated by cardamomo, playing with the citrus (mandarin, grapefruit, lemon). After a few minutes, the aromatic notes come out and last quite a while. What’s really appreciable are the middle and base notes. For now, a slight leather with aromatics stands out; I perceive flowers but in the background. The base notes are dominated by vanilla, with something green (maybe vetiver), plus cognac, patchouli, and sandalwood. It’s quite persistent by smell. I don’t know how it compares to the batches reviewed before. I noticed they produce in different countries, which can cause differences. Judging by this one, Essencial Oud, Homem Verum, and Homem DOM (EDT and EDP) from this house win by a landslide in value for money. Honestly, a discovery I enjoy considerably.

• Scolderfdf

  February 25, 2022

  

  Just testing it, it’s the new bottle version (with a rhombus relief). It smells very pleasant and warm, opening with spices and cardamomo that give it a spicy touch; as it settles, it sticks to the skin and feels like leather with citrus. Ideal for the office or casual outings. It doesn’t project much but has a seductive and captivating trail. As it settles, it resembles CH Privé, although that one barely lasts for me. Recommended if you can get it at a good price.

• Julian37

  April 8, 2022

  

  This is, at first, LEATHER, MUSK, and LIQUOR with a touch of grapefruit that disappears quickly… And at 6 hours, it’s VANILLA and musk with a touch of leather… Incredible longevity: on my skin, even after a shower, I can still smell it after 12 hours… It’s super persistent. Projection isn’t explosive (about 1.5 meters for the first hour, then soft but constant for several hours), but it leaves a recognizable trail at 2 or 3 meters for about 3 hours. It’s a very specific perfume, DEFINITELY for cold weather, winter, or autumn, at night or on very specific cold days. If you don’t like leather, it’s not for you… As for the price-to-product ratio, I think it’s spectacular!

• Bruno K

  June 2, 2022

  

  Full leather, like a jacket. It reminds me of a decant of CH Men that I’ve had since 2012. Absolutely rich. You can feel the kick of pepper at the start, then it’s all leather with a hint of cognac. Also, I have another bottle with a nicer design and a cap similar to the Yuqawa.

• ffaundezm

  June 3, 2022

  

  I bought it blind and I must confess, I’m thrilled with the scent and performance. For me, it’s better than Essencial Oud; it’s elegant and youthful. At first, it didn’t convince me, but then I found my taste for it. Now it’s definitely in my top of the collection.

• FVC27

  July 17, 2022

  

  Great price-to-quality ratio. It’s a warm, spiced leather with a touch of bourbon vanilla.

• pollo64

  July 19, 2022

  

  Excellent perfume, one of the best from Natura. Very similar to Giesso 01 (Argentina) and CH Privé, except the citrus opening lasts a short time. Then comes that attractive smell of pepper, liquor, and leather. It’s an affordable and high-quality option if you like CH Privé; if not, look for Giesso 01, which costs less and performs just as well.

• mandreozzi

  July 30, 2022

  

  I bought one from the 2022 batch in Argentina a week ago and had a conflict with the notes declared by Natura. The 2018 Mexico catalog said Top: Apple, Cassis, Grapefruit; Middle: Violet, Leather, Lavender; Base: Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk. But the 2022 Argentina catalog says Top: Juniper, Thyme, Cardamom; Middle: Violet, Geranium, Lavender; Base: Patchouli, Vetiver, Moss. Olfactorily, I identify the note path of the Mexican version rather than the ones declared for Argentina. Still, it’s a very good perfume and I receive great compliments. It’s exclusive for cold or mild weather since it’s sweet; it’s not animalic at all compared to Essencial Oud-Vainilla. And yes, for me, it’s much better than CH Privé… or not as citrusy as Lancôme’s Hypnôse Homme.

• pepel9

  August 10, 2022

  

  Batch 2022: Total beast. Smells like a real man. It starts with an alcoholic and citrusy opening with cardamomo that evaporates in seconds, leaving pure musk and freshly tanned sheepskin. At 30-40 minutes, flowers, woods, and vanilla come out to soften the mix, though the leather and musk still dominate. The first hour is a difficult scent; the musk is potent and smells like a sheep pen. I don’t see what it’s good for.

• imnotlarry

  August 10, 2022

  

  The resemblance to CH Privé is true, but they differ. Despite having a certain alcoholic note, it’s not like the whiskey in CH, and personally, I feel it’s more spicy, with a notably sharp opening note. I didn’t like it. 5/10.

• PacheHD

  August 15, 2022

  

  Excellent perfume; one could say it’s a dupe of CH Privé, but no, it has its own path. On my skin, the mandarin stands out along with the leather and cognac, a combination that makes me think it could work very well on summer nights. For what it’s worth, it’s an excellent purchase compared to CH Privé.

• AugustoDoc

  September 13, 2022

  

  I didn’t have any perfumes with a leather note in my discreet collection until this Elixir, nor did I know the CH Man Privé. I picked it up at a super sale and almost regretted it because, after the brief citrus burst of cardamomo, something emerged that made me understand what they call ‘animalic.’ For me, it was like sweat or damp clothes, which I didn’t like at all. I insisted for a few days, and it became a acquired taste; that animalic note was the leather, and now I don’t dislike it—I love it. I think that’s what dominates perfume life, perhaps the soft notes of violet and lavender; I don’t perceive the alcohol, just very light woods. Very rich; I don’t think it’s meant to please the masses, its performance is discreet, about 6 hours but finally skin-scented. It’s great.

• Carlo Mendez

  October 19, 2022

  

  What a beauty—love at first sniff. A delicious, slightly alcoholic leather fragrance that triggers masculinity without being animalic or exotic. Compliments come without any issue. Good duration, though not excellent; I love it, it’s in my top 3. Scent: 8/10, Longevity: 7.5/10, Projection: 7/10, Compliments: 8.6/10, Packaging: 7/10 [RECOMMENDED]. I found it for $20 because it was discontinued and they wanted to get rid of it; what luck!

• Rafa Davidzen

  November 20, 2022

  

  A spectacular woody fragrance. Moderate trail but with great longevity, lasting up to 8 hours. It feels like a balanced blend where pepper and cardamomo stand out in a slightly citrusy matrix, with violet and leather in a woody base. Recommended; it’s one of my favorites.

• rodriguezsantiago

  February 22, 2023

  

  I bought it blind for a good price and positive reviews. When I first tried it, I thought it was very masculine, almost animalic due to the leather and cognac; I’d never tried anything like this, and at first, it felt heavy and hard to wear. I gave it several chances, and I grew to love it. I’d use it in cold weather or at night in social settings; given its strength and scent, I don’t see it serving other purposes. The performance is excellent in longevity, projection, and trail, and for the accessible price, it’s a real gem.

• wml41190760++

  April 2, 2023

  

  I picked this up on sale. At first, I didn’t like it because I wasn’t used to this style, but over time, I fell in love with it. It’s for men, not for kids. Ideal for cold nights—the same outfit it calls for (boots, leather jacket, sweater, shirt, and tie). I already use it for studying and teaching classes. On my skin, it lasts about 6 to 7 hours; it doesn’t project much, which limits compliments, but when girls get close, it earns plenty of praise.

• Dodo

  April 13, 2023

  

  Confirmed: yes, it smells like CH Men Privé. Top quality for the price; that sweet, powdery leather is luxurious. It doesn’t last as long, but it’s worth it. In cold weather, it’s subtler—I imagine it’s made for heat where the molecules really open up. But as soon as you warm up, it gains depth and smells like expensive whiskey or cognac. Repeating the cliché: drunk and sexy.

• Andrés88

  April 14, 2023

  

  Good fragrance, subtle and rich. It’s for close encounters because it doesn’t project much and has a short trail, but it’s very pleasant. Leaves hints of liquor and is sweet.

• Fedehart

  May 23, 2023

  

  Rich, warm, enveloping fragrance, slightly sweet, ambered, and very seductive. It never fails when choosing something quickly: leather, cognac, sandalwood, and benzoin give it an interesting, rounded, and embracing body. It’s not a beast in projection, so it doesn’t bother, nor is it hyper-dense or annoying. If you like warm semi-sweet perfumes, it’s an excellent option. It falls in line with CH Man Privé and Giesso 01 (liquorish and seductive). It usually gets compliments in intimate settings or close interactions, projecting a sensual, confident, and welcoming image.

• Juan Pas

  May 30, 2023

  

  Rich fragrance, poor performance.

• Sloan_Arg

  June 1, 2023

  

  A flanker of CH Privé, but not the same. In my case, I loved it; very masculine, mature, and liquorish. It has many similarities with CH Privé but isn’t the same. I really like it. Like the whole Essencial line, I recommend not buying blindly. Here in Argentina, there’s the Giesso 01 which is very similar to CH Privé; I admit that this version is richer for me. Acceptable performance, not a beast, but it doesn’t leave you halfway through. Unfortunately, in Argentina it’s a Mid-Range fragrance leaning towards designer prices. 7 out of 10 points.

• LuisEnrique31

  August 15, 2023

  

  I gave it a whole year to see if it aged well, but it didn’t. I applied it 12 months ago, used it for a month, then used it again after another year. Longevity 6 hours on skin, up to 12 on clothes. Projection 30 minutes. Sillage 1 hour. Scent rating 8/10, it smells good. If you’re going to an open place, apply 20 sprays on clothes and skin; otherwise, it won’t disappear quickly. In an enclosed space, about 10 sprays on clothes and 2 on the neck. With lots of air, it fades. Apply under clothes. Climates: spring night, fall and winter day and night. Super cheap price, 28 dollars in Peru, sometimes as low as 25. If several of Natura’s fragrances had better projection and longevity, ugh, I’d only buy Natura.

• Orezza

  December 3, 2023

  

  Is it discontinued?

• 26021981b@rd0

  December 30, 2023

  

  Rich fragrance, but it doesn’t last for me…

• AntRoquentin

  February 12, 2024

  

  I like watching Natura and its discontinued clones like a rock band: Natura gained fame with covers of CH Men and CH Men Privé (this Essencial Elixir). Over time and with its own successes, Natura moved on from part of its roster, taking those reveries with it. The Elixir, discontinued for years, had a brief relaunch in 2021 that seemed like a limited edition to clear stock; the bottle I have is from that era and has acceptable performance (moderate projection and 7-hour longevity). The scent has three chords: cardamom-lavender, leather-liquor, and musk-patchouli, with the latter being what sets it apart from CH Men Privé and brings it closer to the now-extinct Hypnôse by Lancôme. That 2021 reappearance was well-received but poorly utilized: Natura made a reformulated reissue that wasn’t so fortunate, lacking the magic of before, which explains recent complaints about its performance.

• kaliperonfire

  September 11, 2024

  

  Masculine fragrance, mature and with a formal cut, ideal for winter and night. Scent rating 8.3/10: leather, cognac, and vanilla take the lead. In the opening, you notice mandarin, very masculine, perfect for a leather jacket or black clothing. In the heart, it becomes more palatable for everyone, with more vanilla and a honeyed sensation, perhaps due to the sweetness of the cognac. Quality rating 8.3/10: being from the catalog, it has excellent aroma and an evolution worthy of expensive perfumes; it doesn’t smell like alcohol. Nice bottle and decent atomizer. Longevity rating 7.6/10: as an EDP, it’s what’s expected, not sublime but not disappointing, around 6 hours. Projection rating 7.5/10: noticeable for the first two hours, not a bomb but gives presence and a decent trail. Versatility rating 6.6/10: not versatile; due to the notes, it’s for winter/fall, better for night than day, can be a signature for informal moments but shines in formal occasions. Age 30+ due to seriousness and maturity. Price rating 7.3/10: it was previously discontinued in Argentina with ridiculous prices, but stock returned at a fair price, around 56k pesos or 43 dollars. Final score 7.6/10: quality fragrance at a good price, decent performance, elegant, masculine, woody, with leather and liquor. Natura proves again that it makes great perfumes.

• Shecka

  January 18, 2025

  

  The Natura Essencial Elixir really depends on the nose that smells it. It smells like sweet leather, but quite animalic. The top has violets, but soon that sweet, spicy animalic leather takes over. It resembles CH Men Privé in the opening, but this leather becomes more animalic than Carolina Herrera’s. If you don’t like that animalic leather, go for CH Men Privé if you can find a good price. Otherwise, this Natura gives you a great olfactory experience reminiscent of Herrera. Longevity is average, around 5 hours. Projection is moderate, neither too strong nor too weak. It smells better in the air than up close. It’s not the best in performance. If you’re looking for longevity and projection, try other fragrances from the Essencial or Homem de Natura lines. If you want leather with better performance and more richness, try Natura Homem Tato. In summary, if you’re looking for quality and aroma, go for CH Men Privé, even though its price is higher. Final note: 8/10.

• julialmiron

  October 25, 2025

  

  Living in Argentina, if you’re looking for an alternative to the discontinued CH Men Privé, Giesso 01 is my top pick. It feels much closer to what CH Men Privé used to be, which never had beastly longevity anyway. Here, you can definitely sense the Natura DNA, so I blindly recommend this fragrance as your go-to option.