Fragrance comparison

Claiborne for Men vs Clinique Wrappings

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 811 ratings analysed

Claiborne for Men

Liz Claiborne

3.73239 votes

Rank #6,890 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Clinique Wrappings

Clinique

4.29572 votes

Rank #1,712 GreenFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clinique Wrappings takes 6 of 7 categories.

Claiborne for Men
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Clinique Wrappings
Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Claiborne for Men1/7

Clinique Wrappings6/7

Ratings & consensus: Clinique Wrappings
Community sentiment: Clinique Wrappings
Longevity: Clinique Wrappings
Sillage & projection: Clinique Wrappings
Value for money: Claiborne for Men
Versatility: Clinique Wrappings
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Clinique Wrappings

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Claiborne for MenLiz Claiborne

Clinique WrappingsClinique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 239 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

4.29/ 5 · 572 votes

Have 40%Had 28%Want 33%

Category winnerClinique WrappingsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

47%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

239 votes

57%Love

29%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

572 votes

Category winnerClinique WrappingsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityClinique Wrappings

SillageClinique Wrappings

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value57

Category winnerClaiborne for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

floral69%

fresh61%

green100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LavenderBergamotMelonGreen NotesLemonArtemisia

Heart

JuniperCyclamenJasmineCarnationMyrrhRose

Base

OakmossMuskLeatherPatchouliCedarAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

Green NotesAldehydesArtemisiaNutmeg FlowerLavender

Heart3 to 4 hours

HiacynthOrris RootCyclamenCarnationRoseJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

OakmossCedarSea NotesPatchouliMuskLeather

InformationalShared notesLavender, Green Notes, Artemisia and Cyclamen. Durations are only published for Clinique Wrappings, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer77

Fall85

Winter89

Day100

Night45

Category winnerClinique WrappingsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex26

Women2

Men4

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,890

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews69

Overall rank#1,712

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews104

Category winnerClinique WrappingsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Claiborne for Men opens with an unmistakable blast of tart bergamot, bright lemon, and a sweet synthetic melon note. Cool lavender and bitter artemisia quickly cut through the initial fruitiness, shifting the composition into early 1990s green territory. As the top notes settle, sharp juniper berries, carnation, and s…

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Clinique Wrappings is an unconventional green floral perfume with a crisp, brisk character. Released in 1990, it opens with a blast of soapy aldehydes, sharp artemisia, aromatic lavender, and leafy green notes accented by nutmeg flower. The core unfurls into a cool floral bouquet of hyacinth, carnation, earthy orris r…

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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, Claiborne for Men or Clinique Wrappings?

Clinique Wrappings takes 6 of 7 categories. Claiborne for Men is rated 3.73/5 from 239 votes; Clinique Wrappings is rated 4.29/5 from 572 votes. Choose Claiborne for Men for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Clinique Wrappings for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Claiborne for Men or Clinique Wrappings?

Clinique Wrappings lasts longest (Clinique Wrappings 78/100, Claiborne for Men 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Claiborne for Men or Clinique Wrappings?

Clinique Wrappings projects furthest (Clinique Wrappings 66/100, Claiborne for Men 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Claiborne for Men and Clinique Wrappings smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Green Notes, Artemisia and Cyclamen.

Is Claiborne for Men or Clinique Wrappings better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clinique Wrappings is the stronger pick. For winter, Clinique Wrappings is the stronger pick. Clinique Wrappings suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Claiborne for Men and Clinique Wrappings?

Claiborne for Men has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Melon and Green Notes, heart notes of Juniper, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Leather and Patchouli. Clinique Wrappings has top notes of Green Notes, Aldehydes, Artemisia and Nutmeg Flower, heart notes of Hiacynth, Orris Root, Cyclamen and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Sea Notes and Patchouli.