Fragrance comparison

A by Annabella Eau de Parfum vs Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 30 Oct 2026 55 ratings analysed

A by Annabella Eau de Parfum

Annabella

—0 votes

Rank #69,707 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel

Clinique

4.4255 votes

Rank #36,094 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel takes 3 of 3 categories.

A by Annabella Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a woody and floral character.
Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

A by Annabella Eau de Parfum0/3

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
Sillage & projection: Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

A by Annabella Eau de ParfumAnnabella

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelClinique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

4.42/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

62%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel

SillageAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

white floral77%

floral69%

herbal61%

Scent match75%Very similar · both woody, aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

AldehydesBergamotCorianderHyacinthBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

CarnationJasmineIrisRoseTuberoseYlang-Ylang

Base

AmberCistus IncanusMuskOakmossPatchouliVetiver

Top30 to 45 minutes

ChamomileAldehydesCorianderBergamotGreen NotesBrazilian RosewoodOrange Blossom

Heart3 to 4 hours

Ylang-YlangRoseOrris RootCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineTuberose

Base6 to 8 hours

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCoconutMusk

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Coriander and Brazilian Rosewood. Durations are only published for Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring50

Summer40

Fall70

Winter100

Day82

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,707

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,094

PerfumerTrudi Loren

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A by Annabella Eau de Parfum opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes and bright bergamot, balanced by a warm touch of coriander. As the scent settles, a dense floral heart of carnation and iris develops, giving it a powdery and classic texture. The base grounds the blend with earthy oakmoss and vetiver, leaving a soapy …

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Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel by Clinique brings a softer texture to the classic chypre style. It opens with herbal chamomile, dry coriander, and crisp aldehydes that smell like clean air with a dusting of bergamot peel. As it settles, a lush bouquet of rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang, and earthy orris root…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, A by Annabella Eau de Parfum or Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel?

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel 80/100, A by Annabella Eau de Parfum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A by Annabella Eau de Parfum or Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel?

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel projects furthest (Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel 58/100, A by Annabella Eau de Parfum 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A by Annabella Eau de Parfum and Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Coriander and Brazilian Rosewood.

Is A by Annabella Eau de Parfum or Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel better for summer or winter?

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A by Annabella Eau de Parfum and Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel?

A by Annabella Eau de Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Coriander and Hyacinth, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Iris and Rose, a base of Amber, Cistus Incanus, Musk and Oakmoss. Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel has top notes of Chamomile, Aldehydes, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Orris Root and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.