Fragrance comparison

Aromatics Elixir vs Aromatics Elixir Perfumer's Reserve

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 6,720 ratings analysed

6 wins

Aromatics Elixir

Clinique

3.796,615 votes

Rank #26,602 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Aromatics Elixir Perfumer's Reserve

Clinique

4.24105 votes

Rank #27,068 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatics Elixir takes 6 of 8 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.
Aromatics Elixir Perfumer's Reserve
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Aromatics Elixir6/8

Aromatics Elixir Perfumer's Reserve2/8

Ratings & consensus: Aromatics Elixir Perfumer's Reserve
Community sentiment: Aromatics Elixir Perfumer's Reserve
Longevity: Aromatics Elixir
Sillage & projection: Aromatics Elixir
Value for money: Aromatics Elixir
Versatility: Aromatics Elixir
Note pyramid (duration): Aromatics Elixir
Fragranxe ranking: Aromatics Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aromatics ElixirClinique

Aromatics Elixir Perfumer's ReserveClinique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 6,615 votes

Have 55%Had 22%Want 24%

4.24/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 27%Had 6%Want 67%

Category winnerAromatics Elixir Perfumer's ReserveRating 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

52%Love

34%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

105 votes

Category winnerAromatics Elixir Perfumer's ReserveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAromatics Elixir

SillageAromatics Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value54

Category winnerAromatics ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

earthy84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

mossy61%

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

Top1 to 2 hours

Clary SageBergamotLemon VerbenaAfrican Orange Flower

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseJasmineTuberose

Base5 to 8 hours

oak mossPatchouliMyrhhResinWoodsy NotesVetiverFrench labdanum

Category winnerAromatics ElixirLongest dry-down: 8 to 10+ hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer31

Fall100

Winter97

Day94

Night100

Spring28

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night90

Category winnerAromatics ElixirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex45

Women52

Men0

Unisex78

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,602

PerfumerBernard Chant

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,068

PerfumerLaurent Le Guernec

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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Aromatics Elixir Perfumer's Reserve by Clinique offers a refined, rounded take on traditional chypre fragrances. The opening introduces a bright, crisp blend of lemon verbena and bergamot, softened quickly by herbal clary sage and orange flower. As the citrus settles, a velvety heart of rose, jasmine, and tuberose eme…

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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 Aromatics Elixir Perfumer's Reserve?

Aromatics Elixir takes 6 of 8 categories. Aromatics Elixir is rated 3.79/5 from 6,615 votes; Aromatics Elixir Perfumer's Reserve is rated 4.24/5 from 105 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 Aromatics Elixir Perfumer's Reserve for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics Elixir or Aromatics Elixir Perfumer's Reserve?

Aromatics Elixir lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir 85/100, Aromatics Elixir Perfumer's Reserve 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics Elixir or Aromatics Elixir Perfumer's Reserve?

Aromatics Elixir projects furthest (Aromatics Elixir 77/100, Aromatics Elixir Perfumer's Reserve 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics Elixir and Aromatics Elixir Perfumer's Reserve smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Lemon Verbena, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Aromatics Elixir or Aromatics Elixir Perfumer's Reserve better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aromatics Elixir and Aromatics Elixir Perfumer's Reserve?

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. Aromatics Elixir Perfumer's Reserve has top notes of Clary Sage, Bergamot, Lemon Verbena and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of oak moss, Patchouli, Myrhh and Resin.