Natura 2023 EDP

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Essencial Ato

by Verônica Kato

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Natura Essencial Ato is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Verônica Kato. Essencial Ato opens with Water Accord, Bergamot, Orange, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Solar Notes, Jasmin Sambac, Orange Blossom, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Natura's Essencial Ato carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one is divisive. Some call it innovative and unique, others say it's 'more of the same'. It's a complex, shapeshifting scent with a definite woody backbone but a fresh, fruity, and floral heart.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Modern
  • Fresh
  • Warm
  • Elegant
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Essencial Ato Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

With long-lasting performance and moderate sillage, this fragrance is versatile enough for most occasions. Its unique fresh-woody balance makes it suitable for day or night, and many reviewers suggest it works well for casual and semi-formal events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Moss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Certified by Cruelty Free International · Check the register · We last checked Oct 2026 Cruelty Free International certification mark

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About

Essencial Ato opens with an invigorating burst of watery accords, bright bergamot, and juicy orange, spiced up by a hint of pepper and cardamom. The heart unfolds into a sophisticated blend of luminous solar notes, elegant jasmine sambac, and delicate lily of the valley, preventing it from leaning too heavy. The journey concludes with a rich, comforting dry down of creamy sandalwood, earthy vetiver, warm amber, and deep guaiac wood, leaving a lasting, refined impression.

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