Fragrance comparison

Anouchka vs Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 202 ratings analysed

Anouchka

Revillon

3.90147 votes

Rank #12,569 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel

Clinique

4.4255 votes

Rank #36,094 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel takes 4 of 6 categories.

Anouchka
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Anouchka2/6

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel4/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnouchkaRevillon

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelClinique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 41%Had 30%Want 29%

4.42/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 60%

Category winnerAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

47%Like

1%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

62%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel

SillageAnouchka

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet92%

tuberose84%

woody77%

honey69%

powdery61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

white floral77%

floral69%

herbal61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachGreen NotesBergamotCorianderAldehydesOrange Blossom

Heart

TuberoseHoneyYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineCarnationRoseOrchid

Base

OakmossAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedarMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

ChamomileAldehydesCorianderBergamotGreen NotesBrazilian RosewoodOrange Blossom

Heart3 to 4 hours

Ylang-YlangRoseOrris RootCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineTuberose

Base6 to 8 hours

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCoconutMusk

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Bergamot, Coriander and Aldehydes. 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

Spring61

Summer49

Fall100

Winter49

Day100

Night–

Spring50

Summer40

Fall70

Winter100

Day82

Night100

Category winnerAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex13

Women81

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,569

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#36,094

PerfumerTrudi Loren

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAnouchkaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anouchka by Revillon is a fruity chypre launched in 1994, centered around a rich tuberose and honey core. It offers a surprising modern feel, blending tart peach and aldehydes with a deep oakmoss base. Designed for those who appreciate classic, elegant florals that linger on the skin, it is a versatile choice for spri…

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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 is better, Anouchka or Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel?

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel takes 4 of 6 categories. Anouchka is rated 3.90/5 from 147 votes; Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel is rated 4.42/5 from 55 votes. Choose Anouchka for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Anouchka or Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel?

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel 80/100, Anouchka 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anouchka or Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel?

Anouchka projects furthest (Anouchka 67/100, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anouchka and Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Bergamot, Coriander and Aldehydes.

Is Anouchka or Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel better for summer or winter?

For summer, Anouchka is the stronger pick. For winter, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel is the stronger pick. Anouchka suits daytime wear; Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anouchka and Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel?

Anouchka has top notes of Peach, Green Notes, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Tuberose, Honey, Ylang-Ylang and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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.