Natura 2017 EDP

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Essencial Elixir

by Verônica Kato

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Natura Essencial Elixir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Verônica Kato. Essencial Elixir opens with Lemon, Grapefruit, Mandarin, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Leather, Violet, Lavender, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Cognac, Musk, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Natura's Essencial Elixir carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This Brazilian gem is a darker, boozier take on CH Men Prive, delivering a smoother, more sophisticated, and frankly, better blended experience. It's a proper grown-up scent, perfect for making a statement without shouting. Top marks for luxury on a budget.
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Essencial Elixir 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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong sillage and prominent boozy-leather accords make it less suitable for office wear, but its elegant and warm profile is perfect for dates, evening events, and formal gatherings. The powerful projection can be invasive in close quarters, while its complex depth is wasted on casual sports.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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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About

Essencial Elixir opens with an invigorating burst of juniper and pepper, quickly mellowing into a rich heart of smooth leather and soft violet. As it dries, a warm, boozy cognac accord emerges, underpinned by creamy vanilla, earthy vetiver, and robust sandalwood, creating a deeply luxurious and subtly sweet finish. It's woody, spicy, and utterly captivating, with a cosy, almost gourmand edge.

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