Fragrance comparison

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel vs Lumiere Original

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 395 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel

Clinique

4.4255 votes

Rank #36,094 WoodyAromatic

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Lumiere Original

Rochas

4.14340 votes

Rank #3,385 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel takes 4 of 6 categories.

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

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel4/6

Lumiere Original2/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelClinique

Lumiere OriginalRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 60%

4.14/ 5 · 340 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

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

44%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

340 votes

Category winnerAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel

SillageLumiere Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value59

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%

green92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match49%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

AldehydesVioletOrange BlossomGreen LeavesFruity NotesBergamot

Heart

NarcissusHiacynthTuberoseHoneysuckleYlang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang. 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

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men2

Unisex6

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,094

PerfumerTrudi Loren

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,385

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerLumiere OriginalHigher 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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Lumiere Original by Rochas captures the essence of the 1980s with a bold, aldehydes-forward composition. It layers a complex white floral heart over an earthy oakmoss base, creating a luminous yet grounded scent. This fragrance suits women who appreciate vintage, high-impact florals for formal occasions or professiona…

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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 Lumiere Original?

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel takes 4 of 6 categories. Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel is rated 4.42/5 from 55 votes; Lumiere Original is rated 4.14/5 from 340 votes. Choose Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Lumiere Original for a white floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

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

Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel 80/100, Lumiere Original 70/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Lumiere Original projects furthest (Lumiere Original 67/100, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel and Lumiere Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang.

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

For summer, Lumiere Original 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 Lumiere Original?

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. Lumiere Original has top notes of Aldehydes, Violet, Orange Blossom and Green Leaves, heart notes of Narcissus, Hiacynth, Tuberose and Honeysuckle, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Musk and Vetiver.