Fragrance comparison

Aromatics in White vs Nº 16

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,667 ratings analysed

Aromatics in White

Clinique

3.911,627 votes

Rank #29,806 AmberMusky

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58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Nº 16

SG79 STHLM

4.0040 votes

Rank #27,314 AmberPatchouli

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nº 16 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aromatics in White
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Nº 16
Choose it for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aromatics in White3/7

Nº 164/7

Ratings & consensus: Aromatics in White
Community sentiment: Aromatics in White
Longevity: Aromatics in White
Sillage & projection: Nº 16
Value for money: Nº 16
Versatility: Nº 16
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nº 16

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aromatics in WhiteClinique

Nº 16SG79 STHLM

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 1,627 votes

Have 47%Had 22%Want 31%

4.00/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 50%Had 17%Want 33%

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

48%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerAromatics in WhiteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAromatics in White

SillageNº 16

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNº 16Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky92%

rose84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

patchouli92%

white floral84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

rose61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both amber, patchouli and rose

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

RoseFruity NotesWhite FlowersJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliCaramelVanillaAmber

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

Spring80

Summer100

Fall90

Winter60

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNº 16Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex14

Women85

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,806

PerfumerNicolas Beaulieu

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,314

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerNº 16Higher 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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SG79 STHLM Nº 16 delivers a bold contrast of warm resinous tones and bright citrus. The fragrance opens with a sharp kick of bergamot before settling into a sweet, ambery base. It is a modern, unisex scent designed for cool evening wear or casual daytime outings in the spring.

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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 Nº 16?

Nº 16 takes 4 of 7 categories. Aromatics in White is rated 3.91/5 from 1,627 votes; Nº 16 is rated 4.00/5 from 40 votes. Choose Aromatics in White for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Nº 16 for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics in White or Nº 16?

Aromatics in White lasts longest (Aromatics in White 64/100, Nº 16 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics in White or Nº 16?

Nº 16 projects furthest (Nº 16 63/100, Aromatics in White 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics in White and Nº 16 smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, patchouli and rose accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Rose, Patchouli and Orange Blossom.

Is Aromatics in White or Nº 16 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nº 16 is the stronger pick. For winter, Aromatics in White is the stronger pick. Aromatics in White suits daytime wear; Nº 16 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics in White and Nº 16?

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. Nº 16 has top notes of Benzoin, Labdanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Fruity Notes, White Flowers and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Caramel, Vanilla and Amber.