Fragrance comparison

Aromatics in White vs Chypré Extraordinaire

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,207 ratings analysed

Aromatics in White

Clinique

3.911,627 votes

Rank #29,806 AmberMusky

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26%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Chypré Extraordinaire

Roja Dove

4.27580 votes

Rank #565 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 5 of 7 categories.

Aromatics in White
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Chypré Extraordinaire
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Aromatics in White2/7

Chypré Extraordinaire5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aromatics in WhiteClinique

Chypré ExtraordinaireRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 1,627 votes

Have 47%Had 22%Want 31%

4.27/ 5 · 580 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

1,627 votes

61%Love

20%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

299 votes

Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityChypré Extraordinaire

SillageChypré Extraordinaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value32

Category winnerAromatics in WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky92%

rose84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

animalic61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

LabdanumSichuan PepperViolet Leaf

Heart2 to 3 hours

RosePatchouliOrange Blossom

Base4 to 6 hours

MuskAmberBenzoinVanilla

Top

AldehydesBergamot

Heart

PeachYlang-YlangTuberoseJasminePlumGeraniumVioletCassia

Base

OakmossCivetLeatherOrrisCuminCedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMusk and Amber. Durations are only published for Aromatics in White, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer33

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter94

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAromatics in WhiteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex14

Women85

Men15

Unisex66

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,806

PerfumerNicolas Beaulieu

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#565

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews144

Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aromatics in White by Clinique is a warm oriental floral fragrance built around amber, rose, and patchouli. Released as a modern counterpart to the classic chypre lineage of the brand, it opens with a distinct burst of Sichuan pepper, green violet leaf, and resinous labdanum. As the initial sharpness settles, the scen…

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Chypré Extraordinaire opens with a bright aldehydic citrus lift, then quickly turns plush and textured, with peach, plum, white florals and a mossy, musky base. It feels polished and old-world in structure, but richer and more floral than many classic chypres. This suits shoppers who enjoy complex, dressy fragrances w…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aromatics in White or Chypré Extraordinaire?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 5 of 7 categories. Aromatics in White is rated 3.91/5 from 1,627 votes; Chypré Extraordinaire is rated 4.27/5 from 580 votes. Choose Aromatics in White for a amber and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Chypré Extraordinaire for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics in White or Chypré Extraordinaire?

Chypré Extraordinaire lasts longest (Chypré Extraordinaire 85/100, Aromatics in White 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics in White or Chypré Extraordinaire?

Chypré Extraordinaire projects furthest (Chypré Extraordinaire 74/100, Aromatics in White 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics in White and Chypré Extraordinaire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Musk and Amber.

Is Aromatics in White or Chypré Extraordinaire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aromatics in White is the stronger pick. For winter, Chypré Extraordinaire is the stronger pick. Aromatics in White suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics in White and Chypré Extraordinaire?

Aromatics in White has top notes of Labdanum, Sichuan Pepper and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Amber, Benzoin and Vanilla. Chypré Extraordinaire has top notes of Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Peach, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Leather and Orris.