Fragrance comparison

Aromatics Elixir Premier vs Masae Aida no Tebukuro

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 64 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aromatics Elixir Premier

Clinique

4.3644 votes

Rank #28,061 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Masae Aida no Tebukuro

Phronema Perfumes

3.8020 votes

Rank #53,508 LeatherAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatics Elixir Premier takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aromatics Elixir Premier
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Masae Aida no Tebukuro
Choose it for a leather and animalic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aromatics Elixir Premier3/5

Masae Aida no Tebukuro1/5

Ratings & consensus: Aromatics Elixir Premier
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Masae Aida no Tebukuro
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Aromatics Elixir Premier
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

Masae Aida no TebukuroPhronema Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 30%Had 6%Want 63%

3.80/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 5%Had 3%Want 92%

Category winnerAromatics Elixir PremierRating 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

45%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMasae Aida no Tebukuro

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value43

Category winnerAromatics Elixir PremierBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

rose69%

mossy61%

leather100%

animalic92%

musky84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

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

BergamotLemonAldehydesBlack PepperCelery SeedsRaspberryCarawayBlackberry

Heart

ArtemisiaHoneyJasmineLavenderRoseClary SageHeliotropeImmortelle

Base

CastoreumCivetBirch TarLeatherAmbergrisAgarwood (Oud)MuskOlibanum Sacra Resin Green

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Bergamot, Rose and Musk. 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

Spring69

Summer15

Fall100

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men36

Unisex55

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,061

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,508

PerfumerWeston Adam

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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Masae Aida no Tebukuro by Phronema Perfumes is a daring woody aromatic composition that centers on a rich, historical Russian leather accord. It weaves sharp black pepper, tart raspberry, and blackberry notes into a complex heart of jasmine, tobacco, and honey, before grounding the entire experience in a resinous, ani…

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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 Masae Aida no Tebukuro?

Aromatics Elixir Premier takes 3 of 5 categories. Aromatics Elixir Premier is rated 4.36/5 from 44 votes; Masae Aida no Tebukuro is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes. Choose Aromatics Elixir Premier for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Masae Aida no Tebukuro for a leather and animalic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics Elixir Premier or Masae Aida no Tebukuro?

Masae Aida no Tebukuro lasts longest (Masae Aida no Tebukuro 96/100, Aromatics Elixir Premier 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics Elixir Premier or Masae Aida no Tebukuro?

Projection is very close: Aromatics Elixir Premier 73/100, Masae Aida no Tebukuro 73/100 for sillage.

Do Aromatics Elixir Premier and Masae Aida no Tebukuro smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Rose and Musk.

Is Aromatics Elixir Premier or Masae Aida no Tebukuro better for summer or winter?

Aromatics Elixir Premier suits evening wear; Masae Aida no Tebukuro suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics Elixir Premier and Masae Aida no Tebukuro?

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. Masae Aida no Tebukuro has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Aldehydes and Black Pepper, heart notes of Artemisia, Honey, Jasmine and Lavender, a base of Castoreum, Civet, Birch Tar and Leather.