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Cabochard vs Aromatics Elixir

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

Updated 9,857 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cabochard takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Cabochard

    Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

  • Aromatics Elixir

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Cabochard4/7
Aromatics Elixir3/7
Ratings & consensus
Cabochard
Community sentiment
Cabochard
Longevity
Aromatics Elixir
Sillage & projection
Aromatics Elixir
Value for money
Cabochard
Versatility
Aromatics Elixir
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Cabochard

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
CabochardGrès
Aromatics ElixirClinique
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.89/ 5 · 3,242 votes
Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%
3.79/ 5 · 6,615 votes
Have 55%Had 22%Want 24%
Category winnerCabochardRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
39%Love
40%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate

2,989 votes

40%Love
30%Like
3%Ok
23%Dislike
4%Hate

6,615 votes

Category winnerCabochardMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage77
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityAromatics Elixir

SillageAromatics Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value80
¤ Price value65
Category winnerCabochardBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
earthy92%
aromatic84%
leather77%
mossy69%
tobacco61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
earthy84%
warm spicy77%
herbal69%
mossy61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AldehydesSageSpicesTarragonAsafoetidaLemonFruity Notes
Heart
GeraniumOrris RootRoseJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
LeatherOakmossTobaccoVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmber
Top30 to 45 minutes
ChamomileAldehydesClary SageCorianderGeraniumLemon VerbenaBrazilian RosewoodBergamot
Heart3 to 4 hours
CarnationRoseYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineTuberoseOrange Blossom
Base8 to 10+ hours
OakmossPatchouliIncenseVetiverSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Geranium, Orris Root and Rose. Durations are only published for Aromatics Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring57
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring43
Summer31
Fall100
Winter97
Day94
Night100
Category winnerAromatics ElixirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men11
Unisex62
Women26
Men4
Unisex45
Women52
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#783

PerfumerBernard Chant

Launched—

Reviews266

Overall rank#27,245

PerfumerBernard Chant

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCabochardHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Grès Cabochard opens with a sharp flash of aldehydes, bitter tarragon, and herbal sage that feels brisk and cool on skin. Rather than leaning into sweet florals, the top notes immediately signal a dry, austere structure. As the initial fizz settles, a subtle heart of geranium, rose, and jasmine emerges, kept strictly …

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Clinique Aromatics Elixir is a powerhouse chypre fragrance built on herbal bitterness, powdery florals, and dark forest woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of chamomile, lemon verbena, and soapy aldehydes, creating an intensely crisp, herbal atmosphere. As the brisk opening settles, a dense floral core of carnat…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cabochard or Aromatics Elixir?

Cabochard takes 4 of 7 categories. Cabochard is rated 3.89/5 from 3,242 votes; Aromatics Elixir is rated 3.79/5 from 6,615 votes. Choose Cabochard for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Aromatics Elixir for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Cabochard or Aromatics Elixir?

Aromatics Elixir lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir 85/100, Cabochard 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cabochard or Aromatics Elixir?

Aromatics Elixir projects furthest (Aromatics Elixir 77/100, Cabochard 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cabochard and Aromatics Elixir smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Geranium, Orris Root and Rose.

Is Cabochard or Aromatics Elixir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aromatics Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Cabochard is the stronger pick. Aromatics Elixir suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cabochard and Aromatics Elixir?

Cabochard has top notes of Aldehydes, Sage, Spices and Tarragon, heart notes of Geranium, Orris Root, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Tobacco and Vetiver. Aromatics Elixir has top notes of Chamomile, Aldehydes, Clary Sage and Coriander, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Incense and Vetiver.

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