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Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel vs A by Annabella Eau de Toilette

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

Updated 57 ratings analysed
Very similar
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel takes 3 of 3 categories.

  • Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • A by Annabella Eau de Toilette

    Choose it for a floral and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel3/3
A by Annabella Eau de Toilette0/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
Sillage & projection
Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelClinique
A by Annabella Eau de ToiletteAnnabella
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.42/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 29%Had 11%Want 60%
3.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 62%Had 23%Want 15%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
62%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate

55 votes

0%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate85
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate50
Category winners

LongevityAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel

SillageAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value50
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
white floral77%
floral69%
herbal61%
floral100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
white floral77%
earthy69%
rose61%
Scent match75%Very similar · both woody, aromatic and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
ChamomileAldehydesCorianderBergamotGreen NotesBrazilian RosewoodOrange Blossom
Heart3 to 4 hours
Ylang-YlangRoseOrris RootCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineTuberose
Base6 to 8 hours
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCoconutMusk
Top
AldehydesBergamotCorianderHyacinthBrazilian Rosewood
Heart
CarnationJasmineIrisRoseTuberoseYlang-Ylang
Base
Cistus IncanusOakmossVetiverAmberMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Coriander, Bergamot and Brazilian Rosewood. Durations are only published for Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer40
Fall70
Winter100
Day82
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,094

PerfumerTrudi Loren

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,150

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel by Clinique brings a softer texture to the classic chypre style. It opens with herbal chamomile, dry coriander, and crisp aldehydes that smell like clean air with a dusting of bergamot peel. As it settles, a lush bouquet of rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang, and earthy orris root…

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A by Annabella Eau de Toilette opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, coriander, and fresh bergamot that immediately recalls the bold, clean structure of late eighties perfumery. As the initial fizz settles on the skin, a dense bouquet of carnation, ylang-ylang, and rose emerges to create a classic, powdery floral hea…

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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 Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel or A by Annabella Eau de Toilette?

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel takes 3 of 3 categories. Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel is rated 4.42/5 from 55 votes; A by Annabella Eau de Toilette is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose A by Annabella Eau de Toilette for a floral and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel or A by Annabella Eau de Toilette?

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel 80/100, A by Annabella Eau de Toilette 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel or A by Annabella Eau de Toilette?

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel projects furthest (Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel 58/100, A by Annabella Eau de Toilette 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel and A by Annabella Eau de Toilette smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Coriander, Bergamot and Brazilian Rosewood.

Is Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel or A by Annabella Eau de Toilette better for summer or winter?

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel suits evening wear; A by Annabella Eau de Toilette suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel and A by Annabella Eau de Toilette?

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel has top notes of Chamomile, Aldehydes, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Orris Root and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli. A by Annabella Eau de Toilette has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Coriander and Hyacinth, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Iris and Rose, a base of Cistus Incanus, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Amber.

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