Fragrance comparison

Aromatics in Black vs Good Girl Gone Bad

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 9,467 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aromatics in Black

Clinique

4.001,060 votes

Rank #28,761 AmberWhite Floral

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Good Girl Gone Bad

By Kilian

3.598,407 votes

Rank #2,550 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatics in Black takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aromatics in Black
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Good Girl Gone Bad
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Aromatics in Black4/7

Good Girl Gone Bad2/7

Ratings & consensus: Aromatics in Black
Community sentiment: Aromatics in Black
Longevity: Good Girl Gone Bad
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Aromatics in Black
Versatility: Aromatics in Black
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Good Girl Gone Bad

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aromatics in BlackClinique

Good Girl Gone BadBy Kilian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1,060 votes

Have 48%Had 19%Want 33%

3.59/ 5 · 8,407 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

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

33%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

7,773 votes

Category winnerAromatics in BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityGood Girl Gone Bad

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value28

Category winnerAromatics in BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

floral69%

citrus61%

floral100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

tuberose77%

yellow floral69%

woody61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and woody

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

OsmanthusPeachNeroliBergamotMandarinCinnamon

Heart

Indian TuberoseJasmineNarcissusMay Rose

Base

AmberCedarSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Osmanthus and Neroli. 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

Summer74

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAromatics in BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex22

Women74

Men1

Unisex6

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,550

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews415

Category winnerGood Girl Gone BadHigher 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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Good Girl Gone Bad by By Kilian is a floral-fruity scent anchored in a lush, creamy tuberose accord. Osmanthus and peach provide a bright, slightly fuzzy opening that feels sophisticated and clean. It suits those seeking a polished everyday fragrance for the office or casual weekend brunches in warmer spring weather.

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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 Good Girl Gone Bad?

Aromatics in Black takes 4 of 7 categories. Aromatics in Black is rated 4.00/5 from 1,060 votes; Good Girl Gone Bad is rated 3.59/5 from 8,407 votes. Choose Aromatics in Black for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Good Girl Gone Bad for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics in Black or Good Girl Gone Bad?

Good Girl Gone Bad lasts longest (Good Girl Gone Bad 67/100, Aromatics in Black 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics in Black or Good Girl Gone Bad?

Projection is very close: Aromatics in Black 60/100, Good Girl Gone Bad 60/100 for sillage.

Do Aromatics in Black and Good Girl Gone Bad smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Osmanthus and Neroli.

Is Aromatics in Black or Good Girl Gone Bad better for summer or winter?

For summer, Good Girl Gone Bad is the stronger pick. For winter, Aromatics in Black is the stronger pick. Aromatics in Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics in Black and Good Girl Gone Bad?

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. Good Girl Gone Bad has top notes of Osmanthus, Peach, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Indian Tuberose, Jasmine, Narcissus and May Rose, a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli.