Fragrance comparison

Aromatics Elixir vs A by Annabella Eau de Toilette

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 6,617 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aromatics Elixir

Clinique

3.796,615 votes

Rank #26,589 AromaticWoody

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55%scent match

Closely related

A by Annabella Eau de Toilette

Annabella

3.002 votes

Rank #67,150 FloralAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatics Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories.

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 Toilette
Choose it for a floral and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Aromatics Elixir4/4

A by Annabella Eau de Toilette0/4

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

Aromatics ElixirClinique

A by Annabella Eau de ToiletteAnnabella

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 6,615 votes

Have 55%Had 22%Want 24%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 62%Had 23%Want 15%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

30%Like

3%Ok

23%Dislike

4%Hate

6,615 votes

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityAromatics Elixir

SillageAromatics Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAromatics ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

earthy84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

mossy61%

floral100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

rose61%

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

ChamomileAldehydesClary SageCorianderGeraniumLemon VerbenaBrazilian RosewoodBergamot

Heart3 to 4 hours

CarnationRoseYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineTuberoseOrange Blossom

Base8 to 10+ hours

OakmossPatchouliIncenseVetiverSandalwoodMusk

Top

AldehydesBergamotCorianderHyacinthBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

CarnationJasmineIrisRoseTuberoseYlang-Ylang

Base

Cistus IncanusOakmossVetiverAmberMuskPatchouli

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer31

Fall100

Winter97

Day94

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex45

Women52

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,589

PerfumerBernard Chant

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,150

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAromatics ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Aromatics Elixir or A by Annabella Eau de Toilette?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 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.