Eau Cendree vs Aromatics Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aromatics Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories.
Eau CendreeChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Aromatics ElixirChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Eau Cendree2/5
Aromatics Elixir3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau Cendree
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Aromatics Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Aromatics Elixir
- Value for money
- Aromatics Elixir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau Cendree
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau CendreeJacomoAromatics ElixirCliniqueWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.45/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 49%Had 8%Want 43%
3.79/ 5 · 6,615 votes
Have 55%Had 22%Want 24%
Category winnerEau CendreeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate54%Love
46%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
40%Love
30%Like
3%Ok
23%Dislike
4%Hate
6,615 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAromatics Elixir
SillageAromatics Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAromatics ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody91%
citrus83%
fresh spicy74%
warm spicy65%
powdery56%
aromatic100%
woody92%
earthy84%
warm spicy77%
herbal69%
mossy61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonBergamotLavenderPetitgrainCoriander
Heart
Clary SageCarnationGeranium
Base
CedarPatchouliVetiverMuskSandalwood
Top30 to 45 minutes
ChamomileAldehydesClary SageCorianderGeraniumLemon VerbenaBrazilian RosewoodBergamot
Heart3 to 4 hours
CarnationRoseYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineTuberoseOrange Blossom
Base8 to 10+ hours
OakmossPatchouliIncenseVetiverSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Coriander, Clary Sage and Carnation. Durations are only published for Aromatics Elixir, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring81
Summer13
Fall100
Winter63
Day100
Night80
Spring43
Summer31
Fall100
Winter97
Day94
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,128
PerfumerJean-Claude Astier
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#27,200
PerfumerBernard Chant
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEau CendreeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEau Cendree by Jacomo is a classic 1970s citrus aromatic fragrance that defines the mid-century modern aesthetic. It opens with sharp, clean lemon and bergamot, leading into a herbal heart of clary sage and geranium. The dry-down settles into a grounded woody base of cedar, vetiver, and patchouli, making it a reliable…
Reviews →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…
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, Eau Cendree or Aromatics Elixir?
Aromatics Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories. Eau Cendree is rated 4.45/5 from 60 votes; Aromatics Elixir is rated 3.79/5 from 6,615 votes. Choose Eau Cendree for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Aromatics Elixir for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Eau Cendree or Aromatics Elixir?
Aromatics Elixir lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir 85/100, Eau Cendree 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau Cendree or Aromatics Elixir?
Aromatics Elixir projects furthest (Aromatics Elixir 77/100, Eau Cendree 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau Cendree and Aromatics Elixir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Coriander, Clary Sage and Carnation.
Is Eau Cendree or Aromatics Elixir better for summer or winter?
Eau Cendree suits daytime wear; Aromatics Elixir suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau Cendree and Aromatics Elixir?
Eau Cendree has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Petitgrain, heart notes of Clary Sage, Carnation and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk. 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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