Fragrance comparison

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel vs A by Annabella Parfum

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 55 ratings analysed

1 wins

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel

Clinique

4.4255 votes

Rank #36,094 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

A by Annabella Parfum

Annabella

—0 votes

Rank #75,119 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel takes 1 of 1 categories.

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
A by Annabella Parfum
Choose it for a woody and floral character.

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel1/1

A by Annabella Parfum0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
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 ParfumAnnabella

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 60%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 17%Had 33%Want 50%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

white floral77%

floral69%

herbal61%

woody100%

floral92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match75%Very similar · both woody, aromatic and earthy

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

AmberCistus IncanusMuskOakmossPatchouliVetiver

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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,094

PerfumerTrudi Loren

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#75,119

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 Parfum opens with a sharp burst of soapy aldehydes and spicy coriander, signaling its late eighties heritage immediately. The initial punch softens on the skin, revealing a dense floral bouquet where carnation and powdery iris take center stage. Oakmoss and warm amber in the base provide a mossy, earthb…

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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.

Do Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel and A by Annabella Parfum smell similar?

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

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

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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 Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Coriander and Hyacinth, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Iris and Rose, a base of Amber, Cistus Incanus, Musk and Oakmoss.