Essencial Único Eau de Parfum vs Leonis I Extrait

Essencial Único

Edp	Concentration	Extrait
U	Gender	U
2022	Year	2024
££	Price Tier	££££

Leonis I

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Essencial Único

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Leonis I

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Essencial Único Eau de Parfum

This isn't a scent that screams for attention, but it's an understated charmer. It's a surprisingly versatile woody-amber offering from the Brazilian house Natura, best reserved for cooler nights.

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Our Verdict - Leonis I Extrait

Leonis I is a confidently woody-spicy amber, with glimpses of animalic oud. It's a majestic wear, though the performance might be a bit fleeting for some, especially given the price point and alternatives out there. Definitely not for the faint of heart or the light of wallet.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	5%	4%
Floral	7%	5%
Fruity	2%	7%
Green	3%	0%
Sweet	21%	22%
Warm	31%	29%
Woody	21%	21%
Earthy	14%	15%
Animalic	8%	15%
Fresh	8%	6%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Essencial Único EdP

Leonis I Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes

Saffron 26% vs 27%

Only in Essencial Único Eau de Parfum

Nutmeg 30% Pink Pepper 24% Pomelo 19%

Only in Leonis I Extrait

Davana 34% Pepper 22% Orange 17%

Shared Notes

Cedar 24% vs 14%

Only in Essencial Único Eau de Parfum

Copaiba Balm 34% Vetiver 25% Freesia 17%

Only in Leonis I Extrait

Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 17% Oud 16% Nutmeg 15% Frankincense 13% Myrrh 12% Jasmine 12%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 12% vs 19%

Benzoin 12% vs 24%

Only in Essencial Único Eau de Parfum

Amber 17% Myrrh 14% Coumarin 12% Opoponax 11% Labdanum 11% Musk 10%

Only in Leonis I Extrait

Ambergris 34% Sandalwood 22%

Accords

Essencial Único Eau de Parfum Leonis I Extrait

100%

Amber

81%

82%

Woody

100%

76%

Warm Spicy

72%

71%

Balsamic

56%

48%

Fresh Spicy

67%

Animalic

61%

56%

Vanilla

51%

Aromatic

54%

52%

Sweet

Green

52%

Earthy

50%

45%

Powdery

Fruity

44%

Amber shared

100%

81%

Woody shared

82%

100%

Warm Spicy shared

76%

72%

Balsamic shared

71%

56%

Fresh Spicy shared

48%

67%

Animalic

61%

Vanilla

56%

Aromatic shared

51%

54%

Sweet

52%

Green

52%

Earthy

50%

Powdery

45%

Fruity

44%

Performance

Essencial Único Eau de Parfum Leonis I Extrait

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Essencial Único Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

While some find it versatile, its warmth and moderate projection make it better suited for cooler evenings and intimate, dressed-up occasions. It's too heavy for sports and might be a touch too elegant for a casual daytime spritz, especially in warmer climates.

Leonis I Extrait

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

While an Extrait, the "poof and then it was gone" comment suggests office wear might be acceptable, but its bold, luxurious, and slightly animalic profile leans heavily towards evening and formal occasions. The pronounced sillage from other reports also makes it less ideal for close-quarter settings like the office.