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Aromatics Elixir vs Eau Cendree

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

Updated 6,675 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatics Elixir takes 3 of 5 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.

  • Eau Cendree

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Aromatics Elixir3/5
Eau Cendree2/5
Ratings & consensus
Eau Cendree
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Aromatics Elixir
Sillage & projection
Aromatics Elixir
Value for money
Aromatics Elixir
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Eau Cendree

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Aromatics ElixirClinique
Eau CendreeJacomo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.79/ 5 · 6,615 votes
Have 55%Had 22%Want 24%
4.45/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 49%Had 8%Want 43%
Category winnerEau CendreeRating 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

54%Love
46%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage77
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

LongevityAromatics Elixir

SillageAromatics Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value65
¤ Price value59
Category winnerAromatics ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
earthy84%
warm spicy77%
herbal69%
mossy61%
aromatic100%
woody91%
citrus83%
fresh spicy74%
warm spicy65%
powdery56%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

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
Top
LemonBergamotLavenderPetitgrainCoriander
Heart
Clary SageCarnationGeranium
Base
CedarPatchouliVetiverMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Coriander, Geranium and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Aromatics Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring43
Summer31
Fall100
Winter97
Day94
Night100
Spring81
Summer13
Fall100
Winter63
Day100
Night80
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex45
Women52
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,200

PerfumerBernard Chant

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,128

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerEau CendreeHigher 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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Eau Cendree by Jacomo is a classic 1970s citrus aromatic fragrance that defines the mid-century modern aesthetic. It opens with sharp, clean lemon and bergamot, leading into a herbal heart of clary sage and geranium. The dry-down settles into a grounded woody base of cedar, vetiver, and patchouli, making it a reliable…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aromatics Elixir or Eau Cendree?

Aromatics Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories. Aromatics Elixir is rated 3.79/5 from 6,615 votes; Eau Cendree is rated 4.45/5 from 60 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 Eau Cendree for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics Elixir or Eau Cendree?

Aromatics Elixir lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir 85/100, Eau Cendree 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics Elixir or Eau Cendree?

Aromatics Elixir projects furthest (Aromatics Elixir 77/100, Eau Cendree 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics Elixir and Eau Cendree smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Coriander, Geranium and Bergamot.

Is Aromatics Elixir or Eau Cendree better for summer or winter?

Aromatics Elixir suits day or night wear; Eau Cendree suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics Elixir and Eau Cendree?

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. Eau Cendree has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Petitgrain, heart notes of Clary Sage, Carnation and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk.

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