Fragrance comparison

Aromatics Elixir vs Sunset in Grasse

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 6,617 ratings analysed

Aromatics Elixir

Clinique

3.796,615 votes

Rank #26,602 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sunset in Grasse

Jinkoh Store

4.502 votes

Rank #43,781 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sunset in Grasse takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aromatics Elixir
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Sunset in Grasse
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Aromatics Elixir1/4

Sunset in Grasse3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sunset in Grasse
Sillage & projection: Sunset in Grasse
Value for money: Sunset in Grasse
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 ElixirClinique

Sunset in GrasseJinkoh Store

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 6,615 votes

Have 55%Had 22%Want 24%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 38%Had 3%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevitySunset in Grasse

SillageSunset in Grasse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value88

Category winnerSunset in GrasseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

earthy84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

mossy61%

aromatic100%

amber92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match46%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

Ylang-YlangTonka BeanGrapefruitClary SageCarnationPatchouliChamomileAmbergrisBergamotLavenderGeraniumTuberose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesChamomile, Clary Sage, Geranium and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Aromatics Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer31

Fall100

Winter97

Day94

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex45

Women52

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,602

PerfumerBernard Chant

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Sunset in Grasse by Jinkoh Store opens with a sharp burst of bitter bergamot, zesty grapefruit, and herbaceous clary sage before settling into a deep forest floor of rich oakmoss and damp cypress. As the scent warms on your skin, creamy ylang-ylang and sweet jasmine soften the initial crispness, introducing a vintage …

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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 Sunset in Grasse?

Sunset in Grasse takes 3 of 4 categories. Aromatics Elixir is rated 3.79/5 from 6,615 votes; Sunset in Grasse is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Aromatics Elixir for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Sunset in Grasse for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics Elixir or Sunset in Grasse?

Sunset in Grasse lasts longest (Sunset in Grasse 100/100, Aromatics Elixir 85/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics Elixir or Sunset in Grasse?

Sunset in Grasse projects furthest (Sunset in Grasse 100/100, Aromatics Elixir 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics Elixir and Sunset in Grasse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Chamomile, Clary Sage, Geranium and Bergamot.

Is Aromatics Elixir or Sunset in Grasse better for summer or winter?

Aromatics Elixir suits day or night wear; Sunset in Grasse suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics Elixir and Sunset in Grasse?

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. Sunset in Grasse features Ylang-Ylang, Tonka Bean, Grapefruit, Clary Sage and Carnation.