Fragrance comparison

Aromatics in White vs Pierre de Velay Amour

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,652 ratings analysed

Aromatics in White

Clinique

3.911,627 votes

Rank #29,806 AmberMusky

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37%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Pierre de Velay Amour

Roja Dove

4.2025 votes

Rank #21,604 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pierre de Velay Amour 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.
Pierre de Velay Amour
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aromatics in White1/7

Pierre de Velay Amour6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aromatics in WhiteClinique

Pierre de Velay AmourRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 1,627 votes

Have 47%Had 22%Want 31%

4.20/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 36%Had 7%Want 58%

Category winnerPierre de Velay AmourRating 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

32%Like

16%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerPierre de Velay AmourMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityPierre de Velay Amour

SillagePierre de Velay Amour

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value22

Category winnerAromatics in WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky92%

rose84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

violet69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match37%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

Kaffir LimeBergamot

Heart

VioletHeliotropeRoseYlang-YlangOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

MossBenzoinPapyrusVanillaTolu BalsamPatchouliSaffronCistus Incanus

InformationalShared notesRose, Patchouli, Orange Blossom 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

Spring100

Summer45

Fall82

Winter55

Day100

Night78

Category winnerPierre de Velay AmourMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex14

Women85

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,806

PerfumerNicolas Beaulieu

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,604

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerPierre de Velay AmourHigher 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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A plush, powdery chypre built around violet, ylang-ylang, moss and a dry, unsweetened vanilla. Pierre de Velay Amour opens with a faint citrus sparkle, then quickly turns creamy, floral and softly vintage in mood. On skin, it usually feels elegant rather than loud, with woody amber depth and a refined powder cloud. Th…

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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 Pierre de Velay Amour?

Pierre de Velay Amour takes 6 of 7 categories. Aromatics in White is rated 3.91/5 from 1,627 votes; Pierre de Velay Amour is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes. Choose Aromatics in White for a amber and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pierre de Velay Amour for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics in White or Pierre de Velay Amour?

Pierre de Velay Amour lasts longest (Pierre de Velay Amour 69/100, Aromatics in White 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics in White or Pierre de Velay Amour?

Pierre de Velay Amour projects furthest (Pierre de Velay Amour 63/100, Aromatics in White 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics in White and Pierre de Velay Amour smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Patchouli, Orange Blossom and Benzoin.

Is Aromatics in White or Pierre de Velay Amour better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aromatics in White and Pierre de Velay Amour?

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. Pierre de Velay Amour has top notes of Kaffir Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Heliotrope, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Moss, Benzoin, Papyrus and Vanilla.