Fragrance comparison

Aromatics in Black vs Amour De Merveilleuse

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,071 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aromatics in Black

Clinique

4.001,060 votes

Rank #28,761 AmberWhite Floral

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28%scent match

Clearly different

Amour De Merveilleuse

Ladurée

3.5511 votes

Rank #61,472 White FloralTuberose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatics in Black takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aromatics in Black
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Amour De Merveilleuse
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aromatics in Black3/5

Amour De Merveilleuse2/5

Ratings & consensus: Aromatics in Black
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aromatics in Black
Sillage & projection: Amour De Merveilleuse
Value for money: Amour De Merveilleuse
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aromatics in Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aromatics in BlackClinique

Amour De MerveilleuseLadurée

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1,060 votes

Have 48%Had 19%Want 33%

3.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 22%Had 5%Want 73%

Category winnerAromatics in BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

46%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,060 votes

9%Love

64%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityAromatics in Black

SillageAmour De Merveilleuse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAmour De MerveilleuseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

floral69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

tuberose83%

yellow floral65%

powdery48%

animalic30%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

Plum TreePink GrapefruitBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

JasmineOsmanthusNeroli

Base4 to 7 hours

MyrhhTonka BeanVetiver

Top

MimosaLemonNutmeg

Heart

JasmineTuberoseGardeniaOrange Blossom

Base

MyrhhOsmanthusVetiver

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Osmanthus, Myrhh and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Aromatics in Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer15

Fall100

Winter96

Day81

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex22

Women74

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,472

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAromatics in BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aromatics in Black by Clinique is an amber floral eau de parfum built around a resinous base and lush white florals. The scent opens with bright pink grapefruit, tart bergamot, and a dark plum tree accord that feels juicy rather than syrupy. As the citrus settles, creamy jasmine, osmanthus, and crisp neroli form a vel…

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Amour De Merveilleuse opens with a bright burst of mimosa and fresh lemon, cut by a dry pinch of nutmeg. As the initial brightness settles, a heavy heart of tuberose and gardenia takes over, shifting the texture from crisp to creamy. The base grounds the floral sweetness with earthy vetiver and smoky myrrh. It is a de…

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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 in Black or Amour De Merveilleuse?

Aromatics in Black takes 3 of 5 categories. Aromatics in Black is rated 4.00/5 from 1,060 votes; Amour De Merveilleuse is rated 3.55/5 from 11 votes. Choose Aromatics in Black for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Amour De Merveilleuse for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics in Black or Amour De Merveilleuse?

They last about the same: Aromatics in Black 62/100, Amour De Merveilleuse 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics in Black or Amour De Merveilleuse?

Amour De Merveilleuse projects furthest (Amour De Merveilleuse 65/100, Aromatics in Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics in Black and Amour De Merveilleuse smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Osmanthus, Myrhh and Vetiver.

Is Aromatics in Black or Amour De Merveilleuse better for summer or winter?

Aromatics in Black suits evening wear; Amour De Merveilleuse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics in Black and Amour De Merveilleuse?

Aromatics in Black has top notes of Plum Tree, Pink Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Osmanthus and Neroli, a base of Myrhh, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. Amour De Merveilleuse has top notes of Mimosa, Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Gardenia and Orange Blossom, a base of Myrhh, Osmanthus and Vetiver.