Fragrance comparison

Aromatics Elixir vs Anouchka

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 6,762 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aromatics Elixir

Clinique

3.796,615 votes

Rank #26,602 AromaticWoody

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Anouchka

Revillon

3.90147 votes

Rank #12,451 White FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatics Elixir takes 4 of 7 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.
Anouchka
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Aromatics Elixir4/7

Anouchka3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aromatics ElixirClinique

AnouchkaRevillon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 6,615 votes

Have 55%Had 22%Want 24%

3.90/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 41%Had 30%Want 29%

Category winnerAnouchkaRating 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

33%Love

47%Like

1%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

Category winnerAnouchkaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAromatics Elixir

SillageAromatics Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value63

Category winnerAromatics ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

earthy84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

mossy61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

tuberose84%

woody77%

honey69%

powdery61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody

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

PeachGreen NotesBergamotCorianderAldehydesOrange Blossom

Heart

TuberoseHoneyYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineCarnationRoseOrchid

Base

OakmossAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Coriander, Bergamot and Carnation. 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

Spring61

Summer49

Fall100

Winter49

Day100

Night–

Category winnerAromatics ElixirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex45

Women52

Men6

Unisex13

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,602

PerfumerBernard Chant

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,451

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerAnouchkaHigher 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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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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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 Anouchka?

Aromatics Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories. Aromatics Elixir is rated 3.79/5 from 6,615 votes; Anouchka is rated 3.90/5 from 147 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 Anouchka for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics Elixir or Anouchka?

Aromatics Elixir lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir 85/100, Anouchka 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics Elixir or Anouchka?

Aromatics Elixir projects furthest (Aromatics Elixir 77/100, Anouchka 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics Elixir and Anouchka smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Coriander, Bergamot and Carnation.

Is Aromatics Elixir or Anouchka better for summer or winter?

For summer, Anouchka is the stronger pick. For winter, Aromatics Elixir is the stronger pick. Aromatics Elixir suits day or night wear; Anouchka suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics Elixir and Anouchka?

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. 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.