Fragrance comparison

Aromatics Elixir Premier vs Original

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 69 ratings analysed

5 wins

Aromatics Elixir Premier

Clinique

4.3644 votes

Rank #28,061 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Original

Victor

4.0025 votes

Rank #33,992 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatics Elixir Premier takes 5 of 7 categories.

Aromatics Elixir Premier
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Original
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aromatics Elixir Premier5/7

Original2/7

Ratings & consensus: Aromatics Elixir Premier
Community sentiment: Aromatics Elixir Premier
Longevity: Aromatics Elixir Premier
Sillage & projection: Aromatics Elixir Premier
Value for money: Original
Versatility: Original
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

OriginalVictor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 30%Had 6%Want 63%

4.00/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 61%Had 17%Want 22%

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

40%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerAromatics Elixir PremierMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAromatics Elixir Premier

SillageAromatics Elixir Premier

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value79

Category winnerOriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

rose69%

mossy61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

soft spicy30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic 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

Clary SageBergamotLimeLavender

Heart

Lemon VerbenaCedarOrange BlossomRoseSandalwoodVetiver

Base

OakmossAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Bergamot, Lemon Verbena and Orange Blossom. 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

Spring91

Summer100

Fall91

Winter36

Day100

Night14

Category winnerOriginalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,061

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,992

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Original by Victor is a traditional Italian citrus aromatic fragrance designed for men. It leads with a sharp blast of fresh lime and clary sage before settling into a woody cedar base. Best worn on warm spring mornings, this cologne offers a quick splash of clean energy after a shave.

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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 Original?

Aromatics Elixir Premier takes 5 of 7 categories. Aromatics Elixir Premier is rated 4.36/5 from 44 votes; Original is rated 4.00/5 from 25 votes. Choose Aromatics Elixir Premier for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Original for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics Elixir Premier or Original?

Aromatics Elixir Premier lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir Premier 70/100, Original 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics Elixir Premier or Original?

Aromatics Elixir Premier projects furthest (Aromatics Elixir Premier 73/100, Original 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics Elixir Premier and Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Lemon Verbena and Orange Blossom.

Is Aromatics Elixir Premier or Original better for summer or winter?

For summer, Original is the stronger pick. For winter, Aromatics Elixir Premier is the stronger pick. Aromatics Elixir Premier suits evening wear; Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics Elixir Premier and Original?

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. Original has top notes of Clary Sage, Bergamot, Lime and Lavender, heart notes of Lemon Verbena, Cedar, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Musk.