Fragrance comparison

Aromatics in Black vs Les Eternels Legacy

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,062 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aromatics in Black

Clinique

4.001,060 votes

Rank #28,761 AmberWhite Floral

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Les Eternels Legacy

Reyane Tradition

4.502 votes

Rank #52,019 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatics in Black takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aromatics in Black
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Les Eternels Legacy
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Aromatics in Black3/4

Les Eternels Legacy1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Les Eternels Legacy
Sillage & projection: Aromatics in Black
Value for money: Aromatics in Black
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

Les Eternels LegacyReyane Tradition

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1,060 votes

Have 48%Had 19%Want 33%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 6%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityLes Eternels Legacy

SillageAromatics in Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value58

Category winnerAromatics in BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

floral69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, citrus 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

LimeBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeNeroliPetitgrainFig TreeApricot

Heart

Black CurrantCarrot SeedsLavenderIrisVioletPlumOsmanthusCedar

Base

VetiverCashmere WoodMuskPatchouli

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

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex22

Women74

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,019

PerfumerNejla Barbir

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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Les Eternels Legacy by Reyane Tradition is a complex Oriental Woody fragrance for men. It leads with a sharp, energizing burst of lime and bergamot before settling into a sophisticated heart of iris, violet, and black currant. This versatile scent finds its stride in professional office environments or casual weekend …

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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 Les Eternels Legacy?

Aromatics in Black takes 3 of 4 categories. Aromatics in Black is rated 4.00/5 from 1,060 votes; Les Eternels Legacy is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Aromatics in Black for a amber and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Les Eternels Legacy for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics in Black or Les Eternels Legacy?

Les Eternels Legacy lasts longest (Les Eternels Legacy 70/100, Aromatics in Black 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics in Black or Les Eternels Legacy?

Aromatics in Black projects furthest (Aromatics in Black 60/100, Les Eternels Legacy 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics in Black and Les Eternels Legacy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Osmanthus, Neroli and Vetiver.

Is Aromatics in Black or Les Eternels Legacy better for summer or winter?

Aromatics in Black suits evening wear; Les Eternels Legacy suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics in Black and Les Eternels Legacy?

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. Les Eternels Legacy has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Black Currant, Carrot Seeds, Lavender and Iris, a base of Vetiver, Cashmere Wood, Musk and Patchouli.