Lyre Intense vs Aromatics Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lyre Intense takes 4 of 7 categories.
Lyre IntenseChoose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Aromatics ElixirChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Lyre Intense4/7
Aromatics Elixir3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Aromatics Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Lyre Intense
- Longevity
- Aromatics Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Aromatics Elixir
- Value for money
- Lyre Intense
- Versatility
- Lyre Intense
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lyre Intense
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Lyre IntenseKiller OudAromatics ElixirCliniqueWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 51%Had 9%Want 40%
3.79/ 5 · 6,615 votes
Have 55%Had 22%Want 24%
Category winnerAromatics ElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
31%Like
10%Ok
19%Dislike
2%Hate
42 votes
40%Love
30%Like
3%Ok
23%Dislike
4%Hate
6,615 votes
Category winnerLyre IntenseMost 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 winnerLyre IntenseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
woody91%
warm spicy83%
floral74%
powdery65%
yellow floral56%
aromatic100%
woody92%
earthy84%
warm spicy77%
herbal69%
mossy61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomBergamotGingerCinnamon
Heart
RoseYlang-YlangOrris RootGeraniumAngelicaJasmine
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliWoodsy NotesIncenseVanillaTonka BeanOakmossVetiver
Top30 to 45 minutes
ChamomileAldehydesClary SageCorianderGeraniumLemon VerbenaBrazilian RosewoodBergamot
Heart3 to 4 hours
CarnationRoseYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineTuberoseOrange Blossom
Base8 to 10+ hours
OakmossPatchouliIncenseVetiverSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Orris Root. Durations are only published for Aromatics Elixir, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring95
Summer65
Fall100
Winter90
Day100
Night83
Spring43
Summer31
Fall100
Winter97
Day94
Night100
Category winnerLyre IntenseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#19,255
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#27,328
PerfumerBernard Chant
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLyre IntenseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLyre Intense is a rose-led woody aromatic with warm spice, powdery iris, soft florals and a musky sandalwood base. On skin, reviewers often describe the rose as the main event, with cardamom, ginger and cinnamon giving it lift before vanilla, incense, woods and moss settle in. It reads unisex on paper, but wearer feed…
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, Lyre Intense or Aromatics Elixir?
Lyre Intense takes 4 of 7 categories. Lyre Intense is rated 3.83/5 from 42 votes; Aromatics Elixir is rated 3.79/5 from 6,615 votes. Choose Lyre Intense for a rose and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Aromatics Elixir for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Lyre Intense or Aromatics Elixir?
Aromatics Elixir lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir 85/100, Lyre Intense 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lyre Intense or Aromatics Elixir?
Aromatics Elixir projects furthest (Aromatics Elixir 77/100, Lyre Intense 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lyre Intense and Aromatics Elixir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Orris Root.
Is Lyre Intense or Aromatics Elixir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Lyre Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, Aromatics Elixir is the stronger pick. Lyre Intense suits daytime wear; Aromatics Elixir suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lyre Intense and Aromatics Elixir?
Lyre Intense has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Ginger and Cinnamon, heart notes of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Orris Root and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Woodsy Notes and Incense. 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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