Fragrance comparison

Aromatics Elixir Premier vs L’Intercode

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

Aromatics Elixir Premier

Clinique

4.3644 votes

Rank #28,061 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

L’Intercode

Milestone Perfumes

4.003 votes

Rank #59,388 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Aromatics Elixir Premier
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
L’Intercode
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Aromatics Elixir Premier2/4

L’Intercode2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aromatics Elixir Premier
Sillage & projection: L’Intercode
Value for money: L’Intercode
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aromatics Elixir Premier

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Aromatics Elixir PremierClinique

L’IntercodeMilestone Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 30%Had 6%Want 63%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAromatics Elixir Premier

SillageL’Intercode

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value100

Category winnerL’IntercodeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

rose69%

mossy61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

tuberose77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

Clary SageBergamotLemon VerbenaOrange Blossom

Heart3 to 5 hours

RosePatchouliJasmine SambacTuberose

Base6 to 8 hours

MossVetiverMuskWoody NotesMyrrh

Top

PearBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmine SambacTuberose

Base

VanillaPatchouliAmbroxanVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Jasmine Sambac. Durations are only published for Aromatics Elixir Premier, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer30

Fall90

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,061

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,388

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAromatics Elixir PremierHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aromatics Elixir Premier by Clinique brings a bold chypre floral character centered on earthy woods and textured botanicals. It starts with a brisk splash of bergamot and lemon verbena, backed by the dry, herbal quality of clary sage and a soft touch of orange blossom. The core quickly deepens as patchouli and classic…

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Milestone Perfumes L’Intercode opens with a crisp burst of pear and bergamot, bringing a cool, fruity brightness that quickly gives way to a heavy floral core. Tuberose and orange blossom take over the mid-phase, creating a thick, creamy texture on the skin that leans heavily into traditional feminine territory. As it…

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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 Premier or L’Intercode?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aromatics Elixir Premier is rated 4.36/5 from 44 votes; L’Intercode is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Aromatics Elixir Premier for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose L’Intercode for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics Elixir Premier or L’Intercode?

Aromatics Elixir Premier lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir Premier 70/100, L’Intercode 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics Elixir Premier or L’Intercode?

Projection is very close: L’Intercode 75/100, Aromatics Elixir Premier 73/100 for sillage.

Do Aromatics Elixir Premier and L’Intercode smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Jasmine Sambac.

Is Aromatics Elixir Premier or L’Intercode better for summer or winter?

Aromatics Elixir Premier suits evening wear; L’Intercode suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics Elixir Premier and L’Intercode?

Aromatics Elixir Premier has top notes of Clary Sage, Bergamot, Lemon Verbena and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli, Jasmine Sambac and Tuberose, a base of Moss, Vetiver, Musk and Woody Notes. L’Intercode has top notes of Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Tuberose, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Ambroxan and Vetiver.