Fragrance comparison

Aromatics Elixir vs Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 6,670 ratings analysed

5 wins

Aromatics Elixir

Clinique

3.796,615 votes

Rank #26,602 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

73%scent match

Clinique

4.4255 votes

Rank #30,689 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatics Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories.

Aromatics Elixir
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.

Aromatics Elixir5/7

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel2/7

Ratings & consensus: Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
Community sentiment: Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
Longevity: Aromatics Elixir
Sillage & projection: Aromatics Elixir
Value for money: Not scored
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 Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelClinique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 6,615 votes

Have 55%Had 22%Want 24%

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

40%Love

30%Like

3%Ok

23%Dislike

4%Hate

6,615 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

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAromatics Elixir

SillageAromatics Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

earthy84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

mossy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

white floral77%

floral69%

herbal61%

Scent match73%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

Top30 to 45 minutes

ChamomileAldehydesCorianderBergamotGreen NotesBrazilian RosewoodOrange Blossom

Heart3 to 4 hours

Ylang-YlangRoseOrris RootCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineTuberose

Base6 to 8 hours

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCoconutMusk

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

Spring50

Summer40

Fall70

Winter100

Day82

Night100

Category winnerAromatics ElixirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex45

Women52

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,602

PerfumerBernard Chant

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,689

PerfumerTrudi Loren

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 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, Aromatics Elixir or Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel?

Aromatics Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories. Aromatics Elixir is rated 3.79/5 from 6,615 votes; Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel is rated 4.42/5 from 55 votes. Choose Aromatics Elixir for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.

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

Aromatics Elixir lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir 85/100, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel 80/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Aromatics Elixir projects furthest (Aromatics Elixir 77/100, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel 58/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Chamomile, Aldehydes, Coriander and Brazilian Rosewood.

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

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

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

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 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.