Aromatics Elixir vs Cabochard
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cabochard takes 4 of 7 categories.
Aromatics ElixirChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
CabochardChoose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Aromatics Elixir3/7
Cabochard4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Cabochard
- Community sentiment
- Cabochard
- Longevity
- Aromatics Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Aromatics Elixir
- Value for money
- Cabochard
- Versatility
- Aromatics Elixir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cabochard
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Aromatics ElixirCliniqueCabochardGrèsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.79/ 5 · 6,615 votes
Have 55%Had 22%Want 24%
3.89/ 5 · 3,242 votes
Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerCabochardRating 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
39%Love
40%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
2,989 votes
Category winnerCabochardMost 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 winnerCabochardBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
earthy84%
warm spicy77%
herbal69%
mossy61%
woody100%
earthy92%
aromatic84%
leather77%
mossy69%
tobacco61%
Scent match59%Closely related · 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
Top
AldehydesSageSpicesTarragonAsafoetidaLemonFruity Notes
Heart
GeraniumOrris RootRoseJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
LeatherOakmossTobaccoVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Geranium, Rose and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Aromatics Elixir, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer31
Fall100
Winter97
Day94
Night100
Spring57
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAromatics ElixirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,245
PerfumerBernard Chant
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#783
PerfumerBernard Chant
Launched—
Reviews266
Category winnerCabochardHigher 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 →Grès Cabochard opens with a sharp flash of aldehydes, bitter tarragon, and herbal sage that feels brisk and cool on skin. Rather than leaning into sweet florals, the top notes immediately signal a dry, austere structure. As the initial fizz settles, a subtle heart of geranium, rose, and jasmine emerges, kept strictly …
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 Cabochard?
Cabochard takes 4 of 7 categories. Aromatics Elixir is rated 3.79/5 from 6,615 votes; Cabochard is rated 3.89/5 from 3,242 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 Cabochard for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Aromatics Elixir or Cabochard?
Aromatics Elixir lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir 85/100, Cabochard 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aromatics Elixir or Cabochard?
Aromatics Elixir projects furthest (Aromatics Elixir 77/100, Cabochard 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aromatics Elixir and Cabochard smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Geranium, Rose and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Aromatics Elixir or Cabochard better for summer or winter?
For summer, Aromatics Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Cabochard is the stronger pick. Aromatics Elixir suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aromatics Elixir and Cabochard?
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. Cabochard has top notes of Aldehydes, Sage, Spices and Tarragon, heart notes of Geranium, Orris Root, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Tobacco and Vetiver.
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