Fragrance comparison

Aromatics in White vs Meu

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,641 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aromatics in White

Clinique

3.911,627 votes

Rank #29,806 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Meu

Cristina Ferreira · 2014

3.0714 votes

Rank #66,361 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatics in White takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aromatics in White
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Meu
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Aromatics in White3/5

Meu2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aromatics in WhiteClinique

MeuCristina Ferreira

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 1,627 votes

Have 47%Had 22%Want 31%

3.07/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 46%Had 29%Want 25%

Category winnerAromatics in WhiteRating 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

14%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

36%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityMeu

SillageMeu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value42

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%

vanilla92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

rose61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both amber, rose 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

BenzoinLabdanumBergamot

Heart

RoseOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

VanillaPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Rose, Patchouli and Orange Blossom. 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

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex14

Women85

Men20

Unisex0

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,806

PerfumerNicolas Beaulieu

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,361

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2014

Reviews0

Category winnerAromatics in WhiteHigher 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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Meu by Cristina Ferreira opens with a lively splash of fresh bergamot blended into warm, honeyed benzoin resin. The heart quickly unfolds with sunny orange blossom, velvety rose petals, and creamy jasmine. As it settles, golden amber, sweet vanilla, and a soft touch of clean patchouli take over. It smells like a cozy …

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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 Meu?

Aromatics in White takes 3 of 5 categories. Aromatics in White is rated 3.91/5 from 1,627 votes; Meu is rated 3.07/5 from 14 votes. Choose Aromatics in White for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Meu for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics in White or Meu?

Meu lasts longest (Meu 75/100, Aromatics in White 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics in White or Meu?

Meu projects furthest (Meu 72/100, Aromatics in White 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics in White and Meu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, rose and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Rose, Patchouli and Orange Blossom.

Is Aromatics in White or Meu better for summer or winter?

Aromatics in White suits daytime wear; Meu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics in White and Meu?

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. Meu has top notes of Benzoin, Labdanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Amber.