Fragrance comparison

Aromatics in White vs Terra

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,088 ratings analysed

Aromatics in White

Clinique

3.911,627 votes

Rank #29,806 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Terra

Rayhaan

4.38461 votes

Rank #278 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Terra takes 6 of 7 categories.

Aromatics in White
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Terra
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Aromatics in White1/7

Terra6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aromatics in WhiteClinique

TerraRayhaan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 1,627 votes

Have 47%Had 22%Want 31%

4.38/ 5 · 461 votes

Have 96%Had 4%Want 0%

Category winnerTerraRating 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

65%Love

20%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

461 votes

Category winnerTerraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityTerra

SillageTerra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value86

Category winnerTerraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky92%

rose84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

balsamic65%

citrus56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber 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

CardamomelemiBergamotSichuan PepperLemon

Heart

PatchouliCorianderAniseCuminSaffronWormwoodGeraniumOrange Blossom

Base

FrankincenseVanillaBenzoinAmberOpoponaxOudLabdanumBirch

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Sichuan Pepper, 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

Spring43

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAromatics in WhiteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex14

Women85

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,806

PerfumerNicolas Beaulieu

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews112

Category winnerTerraHigher 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…

Reviews →

Terra by Rayhaan is a resinous, spice-forward men's fragrance launched in 2025. It leans heavily into a dense combination of cardamom, saffron, and frankincense, resulting in a rich, warm profile suitable for cooler evenings. Its performance is notably robust, projecting strongly in outdoor settings, and it offers an …

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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 Terra?

Terra takes 6 of 7 categories. Aromatics in White is rated 3.91/5 from 1,627 votes; Terra is rated 4.38/5 from 461 votes. Choose Aromatics in White for a amber and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Terra for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics in White or Terra?

Terra lasts longest (Terra 79/100, Aromatics in White 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics in White or Terra?

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

Do Aromatics in White and Terra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Sichuan Pepper, Patchouli and Orange Blossom.

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

For summer, Aromatics in White is the stronger pick. For winter, Terra is the stronger pick. Aromatics in White suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics in White and Terra?

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. Terra has top notes of Cardamom, elemi, Bergamot and Sichuan Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Coriander, Anise and Cumin, a base of Frankincense, Vanilla, Benzoin and Amber.