Fragrance comparison

Aromatics in Black vs Terraviva

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,089 ratings analysed

Aromatics in Black

Clinique

4.001,060 votes

Rank #28,761 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Terraviva

Agatho Parfum

4.5829 votes

Rank #24,026 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Terraviva takes 5 of 5 categories.

Aromatics in Black
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Terraviva
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Aromatics in Black0/5

Terraviva5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aromatics in BlackClinique

TerravivaAgatho Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1,060 votes

Have 48%Had 19%Want 33%

4.58/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 33%Had 4%Want 64%

Category winnerTerravivaRating 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

90%Love

5%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityTerraviva

SillageTerraviva

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTerravivaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

floral69%

citrus61%

floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fruity77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral, woody and citrus

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

NeroliFlowersOrangeBergamotLemonOsmanthus

Heart

BlackcurrantYlang YlangRoseJasmine

Base

EbonyOudSandalwoodVanillaVetiver

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

Summer80

Fall87

Winter87

Day100

Night94

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex22

Women74

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,026

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerTerravivaHigher 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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Terraviva opens bright and polished, with neroli, bergamot, lemon and orange giving it a glowing citrus-floral lift. As it settles, rose, jasmine and ylang ylang soften the sharper edges, while vanilla, sandalwood, vetiver and oud add warmth underneath. It reads as a floral-woody scent with sweetness, texture and noti…

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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 Terraviva?

Terraviva takes 5 of 5 categories. Aromatics in Black is rated 4.00/5 from 1,060 votes; Terraviva is rated 4.58/5 from 29 votes. Choose Aromatics in Black for a amber and white floral character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Terraviva for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics in Black or Terraviva?

Terraviva lasts longest (Terraviva 85/100, Aromatics in Black 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics in Black or Terraviva?

Terraviva projects furthest (Terraviva 80/100, Aromatics in Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics in Black and Terraviva smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Osmanthus and Neroli.

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

Aromatics in Black suits evening wear; Terraviva suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics in Black and Terraviva?

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. Terraviva has top notes of Neroli, Flowers, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Blackcurrant, Ylang Ylang, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Ebony, Oud, Sandalwood and Vanilla.