Fragrance comparison

Aromatics Elixir vs Unique

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6,623 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aromatics Elixir

Clinique

3.796,615 votes

Rank #27,161 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Unique

Rasasi

4.508 votes

Rank #42,954 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatics Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Aromatics Elixir3/4

Unique1/4

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

UniqueRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 6,615 votes

Have 55%Had 22%Want 24%

4.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 70%Had 4%Want 26%

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

63%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAromatics Elixir

SillageAromatics Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value92

Category winnerUniqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

earthy84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

mossy61%

earthy100%

woody92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

rose69%

iris61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, earthy and aromatic

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

Top

HyacinthCorianderBergamotBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

IrisRoseCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangTuberose

Base

PatchouliOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Brazilian Rosewood, Bergamot and Carnation. 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

Spring33

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night75

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#27,161

PerfumerBernard Chant

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,954

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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Unique by Rasasi is a floral-heavy composition that bridges sharp botanical greens with a grounding, woody base. Launched in 2012, it feels like a traditional scent profile that thrives in transitional weather. It settles into an earthy, mossy skin-scent after the bright, hyacinth-heavy opening fades. A solid choice f…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aromatics Elixir or Unique?

Aromatics Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories. Aromatics Elixir is rated 3.79/5 from 6,615 votes; Unique is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes. Choose Aromatics Elixir for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Unique for a earthy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics Elixir or Unique?

Aromatics Elixir lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir 85/100, Unique 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics Elixir or Unique?

Aromatics Elixir projects furthest (Aromatics Elixir 77/100, Unique 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics Elixir and Unique smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Brazilian Rosewood, Bergamot and Carnation.

Is Aromatics Elixir or Unique better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aromatics Elixir and Unique?

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. Unique has top notes of Hyacinth, Coriander, Bergamot and Brazilian Rosewood, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss and Vetiver.