Fragrance comparison

Aromatics in Black vs Khaos

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,140 ratings analysed

Aromatics in Black

Clinique

4.001,060 votes

Rank #28,917 AmberWhite Floral

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31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Khaos

Mythology Parfums

4.2180 votes

Rank #16,140 AmberFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Khaos takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aromatics in Black
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Khaos
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Aromatics in Black3/7

Khaos4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aromatics in BlackClinique

KhaosMythology Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1,060 votes

Have 48%Had 19%Want 33%

4.21/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 63%

Category winnerKhaosRating 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

61%Love

9%Like

1%Ok

3%Dislike

26%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerAromatics in BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityKhaos

SillageKhaos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value38

Category winnerAromatics in BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

floral69%

citrus61%

amber100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

oud61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber and aromatic

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

PlumBergamotCorianderClove

Heart

MedlarCardamomImmortelleOsmanthusGeraniumNeroliRose

Base

AmberOudBenzoinLeatherVanillaMuskFirVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Osmanthus, Neroli 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

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAromatics in BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex22

Women74

Men41

Unisex51

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,917

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,140

PerfumerFlavius Calaj

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerKhaosHigher 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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Khaos opens with juicy plum, bright bergamot and a warm pinch of spice, then settles into an ambery, fruity woody scent with floral softness underneath. On skin, it often reads rich, smooth and slightly sweet rather than rough or animalic. Reviews suggest strong performance and an unusually wearable take on an oud-lea…

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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 Khaos?

Khaos takes 4 of 7 categories. Aromatics in Black is rated 4.00/5 from 1,060 votes; Khaos is rated 4.21/5 from 80 votes. Choose Aromatics in Black for a amber and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Khaos for a amber and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics in Black or Khaos?

Khaos lasts longest (Khaos 75/100, Aromatics in Black 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics in Black or Khaos?

Khaos projects furthest (Khaos 68/100, Aromatics in Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics in Black and Khaos smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Osmanthus, Neroli and Vetiver.

Is Aromatics in Black or Khaos better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aromatics in Black and Khaos?

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. Khaos has top notes of Plum, Bergamot, Coriander and Clove, heart notes of Medlar, Cardamom, Immortelle and Osmanthus, a base of Amber, Oud, Benzoin and Leather.