Marine vs Aromatics Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aromatics Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories.
MarineChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Aromatics ElixirChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Marine3/7
Aromatics Elixir4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Aromatics Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Marine
- Longevity
- Aromatics Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Aromatics Elixir
- Value for money
- Marine
- Versatility
- Aromatics Elixir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Marine
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MarineAXEAromatics ElixirCliniqueWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.50/ 5 · 146 votes
Have 29%Had 71%Want 0%
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 hate36%Love
41%Like
10%Ok
9%Dislike
5%Hate
129 votes
40%Love
30%Like
3%Ok
23%Dislike
4%Hate
6,615 votes
Category winnerMarineMost 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 winnerMarineBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh84%
fresh spicy77%
citrus69%
aldehydic61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
earthy84%
warm spicy77%
herbal69%
mossy61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesCaloneLemon VerbenaLemonPetitgrain
Heart
RosemaryGeraniumIrisClary Sage
Base
OakmossPatchouliCedarWhite MuskTonka Bean
Top30 to 45 minutes
ChamomileAldehydesClary SageCorianderGeraniumLemon VerbenaBrazilian RosewoodBergamot
Heart3 to 4 hours
CarnationRoseYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineTuberoseOrange Blossom
Base8 to 10+ hours
OakmossPatchouliIncenseVetiverSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Lemon Verbena, Geranium and Clary Sage. Durations are only published for Aromatics Elixir, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter51
Day–
Night–
Spring43
Summer31
Fall100
Winter97
Day94
Night100
Category winnerAromatics ElixirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,850
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb
Launched—
Reviews23
Overall rank#27,328
PerfumerBernard Chant
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMarineHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMarine by AXE is a sharp, aromatic fougere that leans into 1980s power trends. Built around calone and aldehydes, it delivers a high-energy aquatic opening followed by a sturdy base of oakmoss and patchouli. It is an unapologetic choice for warm summer nights when you want something project-heavy that cuts through hum…
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, Marine or Aromatics Elixir?
Aromatics Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories. Marine is rated 3.50/5 from 146 votes; Aromatics Elixir is rated 3.79/5 from 6,615 votes. Choose Marine for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. 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, Marine or Aromatics Elixir?
Aromatics Elixir lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir 85/100, Marine 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Marine or Aromatics Elixir?
Aromatics Elixir projects furthest (Aromatics Elixir 77/100, Marine 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Marine and Aromatics Elixir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Lemon Verbena, Geranium and Clary Sage.
Is Marine or Aromatics Elixir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Aromatics Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Aromatics Elixir is the stronger pick. Aromatics Elixir suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Marine and Aromatics Elixir?
Marine has top notes of Aldehydes, Calone, Lemon Verbena and Lemon, heart notes of Rosemary, Geranium, Iris and Clary Sage, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Cedar and White 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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