Fragrance comparison

Aromatics Elixir vs Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 6,634 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aromatics Elixir

Clinique

3.796,615 votes

Rank #26,589 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus

Claus Porto

4.3719 votes

Rank #45,902 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatics Elixir takes 4 of 6 categories.

Aromatics Elixir
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aromatics Elixir4/6

Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus2/6

Ratings & consensus: Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aromatics Elixir
Sillage & projection: Aromatics Elixir
Value for money: Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus
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

Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced CitrusClaus Porto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 6,615 votes

Have 55%Had 22%Want 24%

4.37/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%

Category winnerMusgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced CitrusRating 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

47%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAromatics Elixir

SillageAromatics Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value69

Category winnerMusgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced CitrusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

earthy84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

mossy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

smoky61%

Scent match38%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

Notes

Lemon VerbenaWoody NotesLimeCorianderIncenseSpicy Notes

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

Spring86

Summer100

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex45

Women52

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,589

PerfumerBernard Chant

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,902

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus by Claus Porto offers an invigorating splash tailored for morning grooming and warm afternoons. Built around zesty lime and sharp lemon verbena, the scent immediately delivers a clean, green citrus punch that feels crisp and revitalising. A dusting of coriander and dry spi…

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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 Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus?

Aromatics Elixir takes 4 of 6 categories. Aromatics Elixir is rated 3.79/5 from 6,615 votes; Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus is rated 4.37/5 from 19 votes. Choose Aromatics Elixir for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics Elixir or Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus?

Aromatics Elixir lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir 85/100, Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics Elixir or Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus?

Aromatics Elixir projects furthest (Aromatics Elixir 77/100, Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics Elixir and Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Lemon Verbena and Incense.

Is Aromatics Elixir or Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus better for summer or winter?

Aromatics Elixir suits day or night wear; Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics Elixir and Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus?

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. Musgo Real Agua de Colonia No.3 Spiced Citrus features Lemon Verbena, Woody Notes, Lime, Coriander and Incense.