Fragrance comparison

Aromatics Elixir vs India

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 6,638 ratings analysed

5 wins

Aromatics Elixir

Clinique

3.796,615 votes

Rank #26,593 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

India

Marina Barcenilla Parfums

4.3023 votes

Rank #32,384 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatics Elixir takes 5 of 6 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.
India
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Aromatics Elixir5/6

India1/6

Ratings & consensus: India
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aromatics Elixir
Sillage & projection: Aromatics Elixir
Value for money: Aromatics Elixir
Versatility: Not scored
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

IndiaMarina Barcenilla Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 6,615 votes

Have 55%Had 22%Want 24%

4.30/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 40%Had 4%Want 56%

Category winnerIndiaRating 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

57%Love

26%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAromatics Elixir

SillageAromatics Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value60

Category winnerAromatics ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

earthy84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

mossy61%

white floral100%

amber92%

woody84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

Notes

Indian JasmineOrange BlossomOlibanumYlang-YlangSandalwoodTuberoseRoseBergamotAmbrette (Musk Mallow)AmberCardamomCoriander

No top / heart / base split published

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

Spring33

Summer11

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex45

Women52

Men17

Unisex33

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,593

PerfumerBernard Chant

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,384

PerfumerMarina Barcenilla

Launched—

Reviews3

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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India by Marina Barcenilla Parfums is an aromatic spicy perfume built on a deep collision of heady flowers and resinous woods. The scent opens with a burst of bright bergamot laced with cool cardamom and herbal coriander seed. As the initial citrus sparkle recedes, an opulent heart takes over, brimming with rich India…

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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 India?

Aromatics Elixir takes 5 of 6 categories. Aromatics Elixir is rated 3.79/5 from 6,615 votes; India is rated 4.30/5 from 23 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 India for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics Elixir or India?

They last about the same: Aromatics Elixir 85/100, India 83/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics Elixir or India?

Aromatics Elixir projects furthest (Aromatics Elixir 77/100, India 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics Elixir and India smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Rose and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Aromatics Elixir or India better for summer or winter?

Aromatics Elixir suits day or night wear; India suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics Elixir and India?

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. India features Indian Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Olibanum, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood.