Fragrance comparison

Aromatics Elixir vs Aromatics Elixir Premier

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 6,659 ratings analysed

Aromatics Elixir

Clinique

3.796,615 votes

Rank #26,602 AromaticWoody

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58%scent match

Closely related

Aromatics Elixir Premier

Clinique

4.3644 votes

Rank #32,636 WoodyEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Aromatics Elixir
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Aromatics Elixir Premier
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Aromatics Elixir4/8

Aromatics Elixir Premier4/8

Ratings & consensus: Aromatics Elixir Premier
Community sentiment: Aromatics Elixir Premier
Longevity: Aromatics Elixir
Sillage & projection: Aromatics Elixir
Value for money: Aromatics Elixir Premier
Versatility: Aromatics Elixir Premier
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 PremierClinique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 6,615 votes

Have 55%Had 22%Want 24%

4.36/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 30%Had 6%Want 63%

Category winnerAromatics Elixir PremierRating 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

41%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerAromatics Elixir PremierMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAromatics Elixir

SillageAromatics Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value67

Category winnerAromatics Elixir PremierBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

earthy84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

mossy61%

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

rose69%

mossy61%

Scent match58%Closely related · 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Clary SageBergamotLemon VerbenaOrange Blossom

Heart3 to 5 hours

RosePatchouliJasmine SambacTuberose

Base6 to 8 hours

MossVetiverMuskWoody NotesMyrrh

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

Spring70

Summer30

Fall90

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Category winnerAromatics Elixir PremierMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex45

Women52

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,602

PerfumerBernard Chant

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,636

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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Aromatics Elixir Premier by Clinique brings a bold chypre floral character centered on earthy woods and textured botanicals. It starts with a brisk splash of bergamot and lemon verbena, backed by the dry, herbal quality of clary sage and a soft touch of orange blossom. The core quickly deepens as patchouli and classic…

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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 Premier?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Aromatics Elixir is rated 3.79/5 from 6,615 votes; Aromatics Elixir Premier is rated 4.36/5 from 44 votes. Choose Aromatics Elixir for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Aromatics Elixir Premier for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics Elixir or Aromatics Elixir Premier?

Aromatics Elixir lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir 85/100, Aromatics Elixir Premier 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics Elixir or Aromatics Elixir Premier?

Aromatics Elixir projects furthest (Aromatics Elixir 77/100, Aromatics Elixir Premier 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics Elixir and Aromatics Elixir Premier smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% 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 Premier better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aromatics Elixir and Aromatics Elixir Premier?

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 Premier has top notes of Clary Sage, Bergamot, Lemon Verbena and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli, Jasmine Sambac and Tuberose, a base of Moss, Vetiver, Musk and Woody Notes.