Aromatics Elixir vs Black Label
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aromatics Elixir takes 6 of 8 categories.
Aromatics ElixirChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Black LabelChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Aromatics Elixir6/8
Black Label2/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Label
- Community sentiment
- Black Label
- 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 ElixirCliniqueBlack LabelYardleyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.79/ 5 · 6,615 votes
Have 55%Had 22%Want 24%
4.09/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 32%Had 27%Want 41%
Category winnerBlack LabelRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
30%Like
3%Ok
23%Dislike
4%Hate
6,615 votes
31%Love
53%Like
9%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
Category winnerBlack LabelMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAromatics Elixir
SillageAromatics Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAromatics ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
earthy84%
warm spicy77%
herbal69%
mossy61%
woody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
fresh spicy69%
lavender61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
ChamomileAldehydesClary SageCorianderGeraniumLemon VerbenaBrazilian RosewoodBergamot
Heart3 to 4 hours
CarnationRoseYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineTuberoseOrange Blossom
Base8 to 10+ hours
OakmossPatchouliIncenseVetiverSandalwoodMusk
Top15-30 mins
BergamotAmalfi LemonOrangeLemon Verbena
Heart2-3 hrs
LavenderBrazilian RosewoodGeraniumClary Sage
Base5-7 hrs
SandalwoodVetiverPatchoulioak moss
Category winnerAromatics ElixirLongest dry-down: 8 to 10+ hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer31
Fall100
Winter97
Day94
Night100
Spring33
Summer11
Fall100
Winter22
Day100
Night27
Category winnerAromatics ElixirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,328
PerfumerBernard Chant
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#48,318
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAromatics ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotClinique 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…
Reviews →Yardley Black Label is an earthy, brisk woody chypre that smells like stepping straight out of a traditional barbershop on a crisp morning. It hits the skin with an invigorating burst of zesty bergamot, lemon, and tangy orange before settling into an herbal heart of aromatic lavender and clean geranium. As the citrus …
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Aromatics Elixir or Black Label?
Aromatics Elixir takes 6 of 8 categories. Aromatics Elixir is rated 3.79/5 from 6,615 votes; Black Label is rated 4.09/5 from 32 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 Black Label for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Aromatics Elixir or Black Label?
Aromatics Elixir lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir 85/100, Black Label 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aromatics Elixir or Black Label?
Aromatics Elixir projects furthest (Aromatics Elixir 77/100, Black Label 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aromatics Elixir and Black Label smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Geranium, Lemon Verbena and Brazilian Rosewood.
Is Aromatics Elixir or Black Label better for summer or winter?
For summer, Aromatics Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Aromatics Elixir is the stronger pick. Aromatics Elixir suits day or night wear; Black Label suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aromatics Elixir and Black Label?
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. Black Label has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Orange and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Lavender, Brazilian Rosewood, Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli and oak moss.
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