Aromatics in White vs Patchouli
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Patchouli takes 5 of 7 categories.
Aromatics in WhiteChoose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
PatchouliChoose it for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Aromatics in White2/7
Patchouli5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Patchouli
- Community sentiment
- Patchouli
- Longevity
- Patchouli
- Sillage & projection
- Patchouli
- Value for money
- Aromatics in White
- Versatility
- Aromatics in White
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Patchouli
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Aromatics in WhiteCliniquePatchouliM. MicallefWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 1,627 votes
Have 47%Had 22%Want 31%
4.03/ 5 · 477 votes
Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%
Category winnerPatchouliRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
50%Like
6%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
1,627 votes
40%Love
47%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
323 votes
Category winnerPatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPatchouli
SillagePatchouli
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAromatics in WhiteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
musky92%
rose84%
patchouli77%
woody69%
warm spicy61%
amber100%
patchouli91%
vanilla83%
warm spicy74%
woody65%
balsamic56%
Scent match62%Closely related · both amber, patchouli and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
LabdanumSichuan PepperViolet Leaf
Heart2 to 3 hours
RosePatchouliOrange Blossom
Base4 to 6 hours
MuskAmberBenzoinVanilla
Top
Violet Leaf
Heart
Patchouli
Base
AmberVanilleBenzoinLabdanumMusk
InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Violet Leaf, Patchouli 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 seasonSpring76
Summer33
Fall100
Winter69
Day100
Night50
Spring44
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAromatics in WhiteMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,792
PerfumerNicolas Beaulieu
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,258
PerfumerJean-Claude Astier
Launched—
Reviews36
Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAromatics 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…
Reviews →M. Micallef Patchouli is a classic oriental woody fragrance for both men and women. It opens with the crisp, green bite of violet leaf before settling into a deep, earthy patchouli core. Base notes of amber, vanilla, and benzoin wrap the scent in a resinous, long-lasting warmth, making it a reliable choice for cooler …
Reviews →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 Patchouli?
Patchouli takes 5 of 7 categories. Aromatics in White is rated 3.91/5 from 1,627 votes; Patchouli is rated 4.03/5 from 477 votes. Choose Aromatics in White for a amber and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Aromatics in White or Patchouli?
Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 78/100, Aromatics in White 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aromatics in White or Patchouli?
Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 67/100, Aromatics in White 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aromatics in White and Patchouli smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, patchouli and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Violet Leaf, Patchouli and Musk.
Is Aromatics in White or Patchouli better for summer or winter?
For summer, Aromatics in White is the stronger pick. For winter, Patchouli is the stronger pick. Aromatics in White suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aromatics in White and Patchouli?
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. Patchouli has top notes of Violet Leaf, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Amber, Vanille, Benzoin and Labdanum.
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