Fragrance comparison

A by Annabella Eau de Toilette vs Aromatics Elixir

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 6,617 ratings analysed

A by Annabella Eau de Toilette

Annabella

3.002 votes

Rank #67,178 FloralAromatic

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55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Aromatics Elixir

Clinique

3.796,615 votes

Rank #26,593 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatics Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories.

A by Annabella Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a floral and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Aromatics Elixir
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

A by Annabella Eau de Toilette0/4

Aromatics Elixir4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A by Annabella Eau de ToiletteAnnabella

Aromatics ElixirClinique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 62%Had 23%Want 15%

3.79/ 5 · 6,615 votes

Have 55%Had 22%Want 24%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

40%Love

30%Like

3%Ok

23%Dislike

4%Hate

6,615 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAromatics Elixir

SillageAromatics Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value65

Category winnerAromatics ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

rose61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

earthy84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

mossy61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, woody 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

Cistus IncanusOakmossVetiverAmberMuskPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

ChamomileAldehydesClary SageCorianderGeraniumLemon VerbenaBrazilian RosewoodBergamot

Heart3 to 4 hours

CarnationRoseYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineTuberoseOrange Blossom

Base8 to 10+ hours

OakmossPatchouliIncenseVetiverSandalwoodMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring43

Summer31

Fall100

Winter97

Day94

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men4

Unisex45

Women52

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,178

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,593

PerfumerBernard Chant

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAromatics ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A by Annabella Eau de Toilette opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, coriander, and fresh bergamot that immediately recalls the bold, clean structure of late eighties perfumery. As the initial fizz settles on the skin, a dense bouquet of carnation, ylang-ylang, and rose emerges to create a classic, powdery floral hea…

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Clinique Aromatics Elixir is a powerhouse chypre fragrance built on herbal bitterness, powdery florals, and dark forest woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of chamomile, lemon verbena, and soapy aldehydes, creating an intensely crisp, herbal atmosphere. As the brisk opening settles, a dense floral core of carnat…

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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 is better, A by Annabella Eau de Toilette or Aromatics Elixir?

Aromatics Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories. A by Annabella Eau de Toilette is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Aromatics Elixir is rated 3.79/5 from 6,615 votes. Choose A by Annabella Eau de Toilette for a floral and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Aromatics Elixir for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, A by Annabella Eau de Toilette or Aromatics Elixir?

Aromatics Elixir lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir 85/100, A by Annabella Eau de Toilette 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A by Annabella Eau de Toilette or Aromatics Elixir?

Aromatics Elixir projects furthest (Aromatics Elixir 77/100, A by Annabella Eau de Toilette 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A by Annabella Eau de Toilette and Aromatics Elixir smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Coriander and Brazilian Rosewood.

Is A by Annabella Eau de Toilette or Aromatics Elixir better for summer or winter?

A by Annabella Eau de Toilette suits day or night wear; Aromatics Elixir suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A by Annabella Eau de Toilette and Aromatics Elixir?

A by Annabella Eau de Toilette has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Coriander and Hyacinth, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Iris and Rose, a base of Cistus Incanus, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Amber. Aromatics Elixir has top notes of Chamomile, Aldehydes, Clary Sage and Coriander, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Incense and Vetiver.