Aromatics Elixir vs Pink Laundry
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
10%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aromatics Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories.
Aromatics ElixirChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Pink LaundryChoose it for a aldehydic and fresh character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aromatics Elixir4/4
Pink Laundry0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- 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
- Aromatics Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Aromatics ElixirCliniquePink LaundryAlchemistWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.79/ 5 · 6,615 votes
Have 55%Had 22%Want 24%
4.14/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 70%Had 0%Want 30%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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
29%Love
57%Like
14%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
7 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 winnerAromatics ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familyaromatic100%
woody92%
earthy84%
warm spicy77%
herbal69%
mossy61%
aldehydic100%
fresh91%
white floral83%
powdery74%
rose65%
green56%
Scent match10%Clearly different
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
AldehydesGreen NotesChamomile
Heart
RoseLily of the ValleyJasmine
Base
Powdery NotesSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesChamomile, Aldehydes, Rose 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
Spring75
Summer100
Fall25
Winter0
Day100
Night25
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#52,132
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAromatics ElixirHigher 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 →Pink Laundry is a clean, airy aldehydic floral that leans fresh, soapy, and softly powdery. It opens with crisp aldehydes, green notes, and a gentle chamomile nuance, then turns into a bright bouquet of jasmine, lily of the valley, and rose. The dry-down stays smooth and comforting, with a musky, powdery feel over san…
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 Pink Laundry?
Aromatics Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories. Aromatics Elixir is rated 3.79/5 from 6,615 votes; Pink Laundry is rated 4.14/5 from 7 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 Pink Laundry for a aldehydic and fresh character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Aromatics Elixir or Pink Laundry?
Aromatics Elixir lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir 85/100, Pink Laundry 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aromatics Elixir or Pink Laundry?
Aromatics Elixir projects furthest (Aromatics Elixir 77/100, Pink Laundry 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aromatics Elixir and Pink Laundry smell similar?
Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Chamomile, Aldehydes, Rose and Jasmine.
Is Aromatics Elixir or Pink Laundry better for summer or winter?
Aromatics Elixir suits day or night wear; Pink Laundry suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aromatics Elixir and Pink Laundry?
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. Pink Laundry has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes and Chamomile, heart notes of Rose, Lily of the Valley and Jasmine, a base of Powdery Notes, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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