Fragrance comparison

Aromatics in White vs Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,638 ratings analysed

5 wins

Aromatics in White

Clinique

3.911,627 votes

Rank #29,806 AmberMusky

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10%scent match

Clearly different

Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense

Roja Dove

3.961,011 votes

Rank #4,183 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatics in White takes 5 of 7 categories.

Aromatics in White
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Aromatics in White5/7

Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense2/7

Ratings & consensus: Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense
Community sentiment: Aromatics in White
Longevity: Aromatics in White
Sillage & projection: Aromatics in White
Value for money: Aromatics in White
Versatility: Aromatics in White
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aromatics in WhiteClinique

Elysium Pour Homme Eau IntenseRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 1,627 votes

Have 47%Had 22%Want 31%

3.96/ 5 · 1,011 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerElysium Pour Homme Eau IntenseRating 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

45%Love

26%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

1,011 votes

Category winnerAromatics in WhiteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAromatics in White

SillageAromatics in White

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value21

Category winnerAromatics in WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky92%

rose84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

citrus88%

fresh spicy77%

green65%

woody53%

fruity42%

Scent match10%Clearly different · both 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

GrapefruitRhubarbLimeBergamotMuskArtemisiaLavenderThyme

Heart

Black CurrantAppleOrange BlossomLily of the ValleyJasmineTuberoseRose de Mai

Base

juniper berryVetiverDry WoodViolet LeafAmbergrisGalbanumCedarwoodBlack Pepper

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Orange Blossom and Musk. 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

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAromatics in WhiteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex14

Women85

Men84

Unisex13

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,806

PerfumerNicolas Beaulieu

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,183

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews147

Category winnerElysium Pour Homme Eau IntenseHigher 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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Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense opens with bright citrus, tart rhubarb and a green herbal lift that gives it a sharper, cooler edge than many easygoing blue fragrances. As it settles, it turns cleaner and smoother, with vetiver, woods and musks keeping the freshness in place. It suits warm weather, office wear and smar…

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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 White or Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense?

Aromatics in White takes 5 of 7 categories. Aromatics in White is rated 3.91/5 from 1,627 votes; Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense is rated 3.96/5 from 1,011 votes. Choose Aromatics in White for a amber and musky character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics in White or Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense?

Aromatics in White lasts longest (Aromatics in White 64/100, Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics in White or Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense?

Aromatics in White projects furthest (Aromatics in White 60/100, Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics in White and Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is Aromatics in White or Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aromatics in White and Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense?

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. Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense has top notes of Grapefruit, Rhubarb, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Currant, Apple, Orange Blossom and Lily of the Valley, a base of juniper berry, Vetiver, Dry Wood and Violet Leaf.