Fragrance comparison

Aromatics Elixir Premier vs Oscar

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,301 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aromatics Elixir Premier

Clinique

4.3644 votes

Rank #28,061 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Oscar

Oscar de la Renta

3.922,257 votes

Rank #1,000 White FloralAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatics Elixir Premier takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aromatics Elixir Premier
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oscar
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Aromatics Elixir Premier4/7

Oscar3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aromatics Elixir PremierClinique

OscarOscar de la Renta

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 30%Had 6%Want 63%

3.92/ 5 · 2,257 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

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

35%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

2,131 votes

Category winnerAromatics Elixir PremierMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityOscar

SillageAromatics Elixir Premier

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value68

Category winnerOscarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

rose69%

mossy61%

white floral100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, white floral 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

ClovesGardeniaCorianderOrange BlossomBasilBergamotPeach

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangLavenderIrisJasmineRosemaryRoseOrchid

Base

MyrrhSandalwoodAmberOpoponaxVetiverMuskPatchouliCoconut

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Rose and Patchouli. 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

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAromatics Elixir PremierMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,061

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,000

PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews232

Category winnerOscarHigher 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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Oscar by Oscar de la Renta opens with a sharp burst of cloves, basil, and orange blossom before settling into a dense heart of tuberose, ylang-ylang, and lavender. The drydown reveals powdery myrrh, sandalwood, and patchouli. Built for cold evening air or autumn rain, it delivers a heavy retro presence with soapy whit…

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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 Oscar?

Aromatics Elixir Premier takes 4 of 7 categories. Aromatics Elixir Premier is rated 4.36/5 from 44 votes; Oscar is rated 3.92/5 from 2,257 votes. Choose Aromatics Elixir Premier for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oscar for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics Elixir Premier or Oscar?

Oscar lasts longest (Oscar 73/100, Aromatics Elixir Premier 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics Elixir Premier or Oscar?

Aromatics Elixir Premier projects furthest (Aromatics Elixir Premier 73/100, Oscar 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics Elixir Premier and Oscar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Rose and Patchouli.

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

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

What are the notes in Aromatics Elixir Premier and Oscar?

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. Oscar has top notes of Cloves, Gardenia, Coriander and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Lavender and Iris, a base of Myrrh, Sandalwood, Amber and Opoponax.