Aromatics Elixir vs Marine
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aromatics Elixir takes 4 of 7 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.
MarineChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Aromatics Elixir4/7
Marine3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Aromatics Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Marine
- Longevity
- Aromatics Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Aromatics Elixir
- Value for money
- Marine
- Versatility
- Aromatics Elixir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Marine
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Aromatics ElixirCliniqueMarineAXEWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.79/ 5 · 6,615 votes
Have 55%Had 22%Want 24%
3.50/ 5 · 146 votes
Have 29%Had 71%Want 0%
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
36%Love
41%Like
10%Ok
9%Dislike
5%Hate
129 votes
Category winnerMarineMost 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 winnerMarineBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
earthy84%
warm spicy77%
herbal69%
mossy61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh84%
fresh spicy77%
citrus69%
aldehydic61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · 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
AldehydesCaloneLemon VerbenaLemonPetitgrain
Heart
RosemaryGeraniumIrisClary Sage
Base
OakmossPatchouliCedarWhite MuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Clary Sage, Geranium and Lemon Verbena. 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
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter51
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#27,328
PerfumerBernard Chant
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#9,850
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb
Launched—
Reviews23
Category winnerMarineHigher 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 →Marine by AXE is a sharp, aromatic fougere that leans into 1980s power trends. Built around calone and aldehydes, it delivers a high-energy aquatic opening followed by a sturdy base of oakmoss and patchouli. It is an unapologetic choice for warm summer nights when you want something project-heavy that cuts through hum…
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 Marine?
Aromatics Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories. Aromatics Elixir is rated 3.79/5 from 6,615 votes; Marine is rated 3.50/5 from 146 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 Marine for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Aromatics Elixir or Marine?
Aromatics Elixir lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir 85/100, Marine 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aromatics Elixir or Marine?
Aromatics Elixir projects furthest (Aromatics Elixir 77/100, Marine 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aromatics Elixir and Marine smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Clary Sage, Geranium and Lemon Verbena.
Is Aromatics Elixir or Marine 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. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aromatics Elixir and Marine?
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. Marine has top notes of Aldehydes, Calone, Lemon Verbena and Lemon, heart notes of Rosemary, Geranium, Iris and Clary Sage, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Cedar and White Musk.
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