Aromatics Elixir vs Imprinting
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aromatics Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories.
Aromatics ElixirChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
ImprintingChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aromatics Elixir3/4
Imprinting1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Aromatics Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Aromatics Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Aromatics Elixir
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Imprinting
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Aromatics ElixirCliniqueImprintingIl ProfvmoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.79/ 5 · 6,615 votes
Have 55%Had 22%Want 24%
3.70/ 5 · 51 votes
Have 19%Had 13%Want 69%
Category winnerAromatics ElixirRating 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
47%Love
32%Like
0%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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 winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
earthy84%
warm spicy77%
herbal69%
mossy61%
citrus100%
white floral88%
aromatic77%
musky65%
fresh spicy53%
woody42%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody
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
GraperfuitCitrusesBitter OrangeBergamot
Heart
Lemon VerbenaTeaOrange BlossomJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
MuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesLemon Verbena, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. 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
Spring67
Summer100
Fall17
Winter0
Day100
Night60
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,143
PerfumerBernard Chant
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#17,827
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Category winnerImprintingHigher 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 →Imprinting is a bright, citrus green scent that opens with a confident burst of grapefruit and bitter orange. As it settles, it turns cleaner and softer, with a tea like freshness, lemon verbena, and a light, soapy white floral feel. The dry down stays tidy with musk and a gentle vetiver touch. It suits warm weather a…
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 Imprinting?
Aromatics Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories. Aromatics Elixir is rated 3.79/5 from 6,615 votes; Imprinting is rated 3.70/5 from 51 votes. Choose Aromatics Elixir for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Imprinting for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Aromatics Elixir or Imprinting?
Aromatics Elixir lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir 85/100, Imprinting 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aromatics Elixir or Imprinting?
Aromatics Elixir projects furthest (Aromatics Elixir 77/100, Imprinting 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aromatics Elixir and Imprinting smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon Verbena, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.
Is Aromatics Elixir or Imprinting better for summer or winter?
Aromatics Elixir suits day or night wear; Imprinting suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aromatics Elixir and Imprinting?
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. Imprinting has top notes of Graperfuit, Citruses, Bitter Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Lemon Verbena, Tea, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Vetiver.
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