Fragrance comparison

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel vs India

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel

Clinique

4.4255 votes

Rank #36,093 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

India

Marina Barcenilla Parfums

4.3023 votes

Rank #32,384 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

India takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.
India
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel1/5

India3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelClinique

IndiaMarina Barcenilla Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 60%

4.30/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 40%Had 4%Want 56%

Category winnerAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelRating 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

57%Love

26%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityIndia

SillageIndia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value60

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

white floral77%

floral69%

herbal61%

white floral100%

amber92%

woody84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

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

ChamomileAldehydesCorianderBergamotGreen NotesBrazilian RosewoodOrange Blossom

Heart3 to 4 hours

Ylang-YlangRoseOrris RootCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineTuberose

Base6 to 8 hours

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCoconutMusk

Notes

Indian JasmineOrange BlossomOlibanumYlang-YlangSandalwoodTuberoseRoseBergamotAmbrette (Musk Mallow)AmberCardamomCoriander

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer40

Fall70

Winter100

Day82

Night100

Spring33

Summer11

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men17

Unisex33

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,093

PerfumerTrudi Loren

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,384

PerfumerMarina Barcenilla

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerIndiaHigher 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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India by Marina Barcenilla Parfums is an aromatic spicy perfume built on a deep collision of heady flowers and resinous woods. The scent opens with a burst of bright bergamot laced with cool cardamom and herbal coriander seed. As the initial citrus sparkle recedes, an opulent heart takes over, brimming with rich India…

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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 India?

India takes 3 of 5 categories. Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel is rated 4.42/5 from 55 votes; India is rated 4.30/5 from 23 votes. Choose Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose India for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

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

India lasts longest (India 83/100, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel 80/100), based on community performance votes.

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

India projects furthest (India 63/100, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel and India smell similar?

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

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

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel suits evening wear; India suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel and India?

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. India features Indian Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Olibanum, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood.