Fragrance comparison

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel vs Azzaro 9

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 437 ratings analysed

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel

Clinique

4.4255 votes

Rank #36,094 WoodyAromatic

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40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Azzaro 9

Azzaro

4.27382 votes

Rank #2,635 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro 9 takes 3 of 6 categories.

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Azzaro 9
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel2/6

Azzaro 93/6

Ratings & consensus: Azzaro 9
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
Sillage & projection: Azzaro 9
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Azzaro 9

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelClinique

Azzaro 9Azzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 60%

4.27/ 5 · 382 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

Category winnerAzzaro 9Rating 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

46%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

382 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel

SillageAzzaro 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value57

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%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, white floral 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

AldehydesPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaMimosa PetalsTulipWisteriaLilyTuberoseDyer’s GreenweedHyacinth

Base

OakmossIrisIncenseSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Tuberose and Oakmoss. 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

Summer61

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,094

PerfumerTrudi Loren

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,635

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAzzaro 9Higher 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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Azzaro 9 is a classic 1984 floral composition that leans heavily into a dense, sunny yellow bouquet. Led by mimosa, tuberose, and hyacinth, it balances aldehyde brightness with a grounded base of oakmoss and incense. It performs best during spring days, offering a nostalgic, multifaceted garden experience that feels d…

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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 Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 takes 3 of 6 categories. Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel is rated 4.42/5 from 55 votes; Azzaro 9 is rated 4.27/5 from 382 votes. Choose Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Azzaro 9 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel or Azzaro 9?

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel 80/100, Azzaro 9 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel or Azzaro 9?

Azzaro 9 projects furthest (Azzaro 9 65/100, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel and Azzaro 9 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Tuberose and Oakmoss.

Is Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel or Azzaro 9 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Azzaro 9 is the stronger pick. For winter, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel is the stronger pick. 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 Azzaro 9?

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. Azzaro 9 has top notes of Aldehydes, Pineapple, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Mimosa, Mimosa Petals, Tulip and Wisteria, a base of Oakmoss, Iris, Incense and Sandalwood.