Essencial Masculino by Natura

It has a hidden sweetness that I absolutely love. It smells vintage but not old-fashioned; it hits the perfect middle ground: neither childish nor boring. Ideal for spring and daily wear. Lasts over 6 hours on my personal bubble with enough presence to greet people without being annoying. Recommended.

It’s a fougere with strong inspiration from Burberry for Men, but with more contained longevity and a fresher, cleaner lavender paired with aldehydic white flowers that make it enjoyable and flexible. I feel it’s unisex, though the oakmoss and sandalwood lean it toward men in temperate climates. 8/10.

Very exclusive and refreshing, fougere-style. It has hints of Eros Energy and Arbo Intenso; they’re classics but with different ingredients, a true marvel. I’ve tried almost every comparison out there, and this doesn’t even come close; try it before judging based on user reviews alone.

Opening similar to Drakkar Noir but without being heavy or coarse. It’s extra spicy and evolves into woods, a good fresh and masculine blend, somewhat citrusy that complements the aromatic and spicy notes. It’s not new or the best; it leans vintage but is good, masculine, and long-lasting. I don’t think it projects, but it has decent trail and sillage, excellent performance. It sits between formal and informal; I wouldn’t use it for something special. If you can grab it for under 600 Mexican pesos, it’s an excellent buy for your collection.

Nice fragrance at a good price like Natura, although Arabes are slowly eating into its market share in Latin America. Fresh for my nose on hot days, but not above 26 to 30 degrees on average. Sharp basil opening for 15 minutes with nutmeg, then in the dry down it becomes citrusy with sweet grapefruit, bergamot, and patchouli. Longevity on skin is good, 4:30 to 5 hours, moderate trail of 45 minutes to an hour, then it stays in the personal bubble.

A delight, very masculine and serious, addictive in my opinion. Smelling like a 30-year-old man in this is pure pleasure. Reminds me of Jaguar and Guerlain Heritage, in my perception.

The opening is impressive: citrusy, green, and herbal. I was surprised by the quality; it doesn’t seem like a $40 fragrance, it smells expensive. At first, it hits with the citrus and green notes, like a pine and cedar forest, then settles into rich woods. It reminds me a lot of Versace Baby Blue Jeans. Smells like an adult, dominant guy who attracts attention. I recommend it for meetings or formal dates, and even for daily wear. I haven’t tested it in extreme heat, but at 77°F (25°C) it’s not bothersome. The longevity is good, projecting about 2 hours at a meter, and the trail is incredible. After two hours, the intensity drops, but on clothes it lasts a minimum of 8 hours and on fabric up to two days, even after washing. It’s not for everyone, but it’s perfect for those who want to smell vintage.

The first time I thought it had gone bad, but now I understand it’s vintage. In my opinion, it’s a bit repellent.

Classic masculine fragrance. If you’re looking for a men’s perfume in the dictionary, this is one of its synonyms. I have a sample, but I plan to buy the bottle to use at the office in autumn/winter. I didn’t expect much, but it delivers. I sense a Coca-Cola vibe. The opening smells like rich lemon (probably the blend of grapefruit and bergamot). It feels very pleasant. It’s not innovative, but it performs and performs.

The scent is very similar to Drakkar Noir on my skin, but with less lavender and more citrus, which sweetens in the dry-down. Once dried, they’re even closer, though nuances remain: DN feels soapy while EM is more woody. Projection is good for the first 2 hours, then drops to a personal bubble, but you can still smell it for another 4 hours, followed by 2 hours close to the skin. Even after 10 hours, you can still catch a whiff if you press your nose against it. The downside is the scent might feel old-fashioned to some; plus, it’s unavailable in Europe (though available in the Americas). On the plus side, it’s very versatile. If you like the Drakkar Noir DNA, here’s a more recommended alternative with similar or lower price, better performance, and skin-friendly ingredients. Cheers.

Citrus-aromatic with herbal and ‘woody’ notes. Not intense, more like a personal bubble. Reminded me of vintage classics; it didn’t hit me hard, but it’s very pleasant.

A classic daily driver, the typical ‘your dad’ scent. Smells like the 80s or 90s. Very versatile except in peak heat. Explosive projection at first but fades quickly. Moderate longevity depending on skin and weather. It’s very different from modern scents; maybe it’s ‘the different one,’ but it delivers. Only recommend if you like old school.

Hello. I bought it because it was discontinued, but I found it on my way and didn’t want to pass it up. It’s a 1995 batch. The scent is identical to Natura’s Essencial Intense, no differences. The only difference is performance; both are EDPs. Don’t feel bad if you can’t find it; the Intense is still current and they are the same. Scent: 8.5. Performance: Testing. Recommended.

Today, 2021, is a charming and hyper-masculine fragrance. It’s no longer sold, which is a shame, especially here in Peru. Great for the office boss, imposing. Much better than many modern designer scents that smell rich but not purely masculine. Consistent wood combo with personality. Highly recommended. Update 07 Dec 2021: Back in stock.