Fragrance comparison

Aromatics in White vs Fortnum & Mason The Perfume

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,721 ratings analysed

Aromatics in White

Clinique

3.911,627 votes

Rank #29,806 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Fortnum & Mason The Perfume

Roja Dove

4.3894 votes

Rank #7,032 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fortnum & Mason The Perfume takes 6 of 7 categories.

Aromatics in White
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Fortnum & Mason The Perfume
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aromatics in White1/7

Fortnum & Mason The Perfume6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aromatics in WhiteClinique

Fortnum & Mason The PerfumeRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 1,627 votes

Have 47%Had 22%Want 31%

4.38/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 43%Had 8%Want 49%

Category winnerFortnum & Mason The PerfumeRating 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

66%Love

18%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerFortnum & Mason The PerfumeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityFortnum & Mason The Perfume

SillageFortnum & Mason The Perfume

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value36

Category winnerAromatics in WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky92%

rose84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

smoky61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

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

LemonBergamot

Heart

PeachLabdanumMay RoseJasmineGeraniumOrange Blossom

Base

SaffronAmberCastoreumVanillaAmyrisBirchOlibanumBenzoin

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Orange Blossom, Amber and Benzoin. 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

Spring89

Summer24

Fall100

Winter97

Day68

Night100

Category winnerFortnum & Mason The PerfumeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex14

Women85

Men23

Unisex60

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,806

PerfumerNicolas Beaulieu

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,032

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerFortnum & Mason The PerfumeHigher 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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Fortnum & Mason The Perfume opens with bright citrus and a surprisingly candy-like peach effect, then turns richer, darker, and more textured as leather, saffron, smoke, and resin come forward. It wears as a plush amber-woody oriental with a slightly animalic edge. This suits someone who enjoys sweetness with grit rat…

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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 Fortnum & Mason The Perfume?

Fortnum & Mason The Perfume takes 6 of 7 categories. Aromatics in White is rated 3.91/5 from 1,627 votes; Fortnum & Mason The Perfume is rated 4.38/5 from 94 votes. Choose Aromatics in White for a amber and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Fortnum & Mason The Perfume for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics in White or Fortnum & Mason The Perfume?

Fortnum & Mason The Perfume lasts longest (Fortnum & Mason The Perfume 79/100, Aromatics in White 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics in White or Fortnum & Mason The Perfume?

Fortnum & Mason The Perfume projects furthest (Fortnum & Mason The Perfume 73/100, Aromatics in White 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics in White and Fortnum & Mason The Perfume smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Orange Blossom, Amber and Benzoin.

Is Aromatics in White or Fortnum & Mason The Perfume better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aromatics in White is the stronger pick. For winter, Fortnum & Mason The Perfume is the stronger pick. Aromatics in White suits daytime wear; Fortnum & Mason The Perfume suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics in White and Fortnum & Mason The Perfume?

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. Fortnum & Mason The Perfume has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Peach, Labdanum, May Rose and Jasmine, a base of Saffron, Amber, Castoreum and Vanilla.