Fragrance comparison

Aromatics in Black vs Poudre de Fleurs

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,117 ratings analysed

Aromatics in Black

Clinique

4.001,060 votes

Rank #28,761 AmberWhite Floral

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45%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Poudre de Fleurs

Royal Crown

4.0757 votes

Rank #13,260 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poudre de Fleurs takes 5 of 8 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.
Poudre de Fleurs
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aromatics in Black3/8

Poudre de Fleurs5/8

Ratings & consensus: Aromatics in Black
Community sentiment: Aromatics in Black
Longevity: Poudre de Fleurs
Sillage & projection: Poudre de Fleurs
Value for money: Aromatics in Black
Versatility: Poudre de Fleurs
Note pyramid (duration): Poudre de Fleurs
Fragranxe ranking: Poudre de Fleurs

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aromatics in BlackClinique

Poudre de FleursRoyal Crown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1,060 votes

Have 48%Had 19%Want 33%

4.07/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 26%Had 14%Want 59%

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

51%Love

26%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerAromatics in BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityPoudre de Fleurs

SillagePoudre de Fleurs

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value33

Category winnerAromatics in BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

floral69%

citrus61%

powdery100%

woody92%

citrus84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, floral 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

Top15-30 mins

HeliotropeNeroliCardamomCalabrian bergamotJasmineLime

Heart2-4 hrs

Grasse RoseBulgarian RoseOsmanthus

Base8-12+ hrs

Tuscan IrisVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodMexican Vanilla

Category winnerPoudre de FleursLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer15

Fall100

Winter96

Day81

Night100

Spring88

Summer31

Fall100

Winter88

Day88

Night100

Category winnerPoudre de FleursMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex22

Women74

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,260

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerPoudre de FleursHigher 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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Poudre de Fleurs by Royal Crown is an opulent, powder-forward floral fragrance that reimagines old-school vintage elegance for the modern niche collector. The scent opens with a bright burst of Calabrian bergamot, fresh neroli, and lime, quickly smoothed over by the almond-sweet warmth of heliotrope and zesty green ca…

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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 Poudre de Fleurs?

Poudre de Fleurs takes 5 of 8 categories. Aromatics in Black is rated 4.00/5 from 1,060 votes; Poudre de Fleurs is rated 4.07/5 from 57 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 Poudre de Fleurs for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics in Black or Poudre de Fleurs?

Poudre de Fleurs lasts longest (Poudre de Fleurs 84/100, Aromatics in Black 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics in Black or Poudre de Fleurs?

Poudre de Fleurs projects furthest (Poudre de Fleurs 72/100, Aromatics in Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics in Black and Poudre de Fleurs smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Osmanthus and Neroli.

Is Aromatics in Black or Poudre de Fleurs better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aromatics in Black and Poudre de Fleurs?

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. Poudre de Fleurs has top notes of Heliotrope, Neroli, Cardamom and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Grasse Rose, Bulgarian Rose and Osmanthus, a base of Tuscan Iris, Vetiver, Patchouli and Sandalwood.