Notes vs Aromatics Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aromatics Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories.
NotesChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Aromatics ElixirChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Notes1/7
Aromatics Elixir6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Aromatics Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Aromatics Elixir
- Longevity
- Aromatics Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Aromatics Elixir
- Value for money
- Aromatics Elixir
- Versatility
- Aromatics Elixir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Notes
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
NotesRobert PiguetAromatics ElixirCliniqueWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.65/ 5 · 336 votes
Have 64%Had 36%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 hate26%Love
39%Like
10%Ok
22%Dislike
3%Hate
262 votes
40%Love
30%Like
3%Ok
23%Dislike
4%Hate
6,615 votes
Category winnerAromatics ElixirMost 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%
citrus91%
fresh spicy83%
white floral74%
earthy65%
sweet56%
aromatic100%
woody92%
earthy84%
warm spicy77%
herbal69%
mossy61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Clary SageBergamot
Heart
Orange BlossomGeraniumCostus
Base
Tonka BeanVetiverOakmoss
Top30 to 45 minutes
ChamomileAldehydesClary SageCorianderGeraniumLemon VerbenaBrazilian RosewoodBergamot
Heart3 to 4 hours
CarnationRoseYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineTuberoseOrange Blossom
Base8 to 10+ hours
OakmossPatchouliIncenseVetiverSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Geranium. Durations are only published for Aromatics Elixir, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer48
Fall0
Winter28
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#4,561
PerfumerAurélien Guichard
Launched—
Reviews49
Overall rank#27,200
PerfumerBernard Chant
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNotesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNotes by Robert Piguet is an aromatic, chypre-style fragrance that centers on a classic blend of clary sage, geranium, and oakmoss. It is an ideal pick for those who appreciate old-school, professional scents that transition easily from a morning office setting to an evening dinner. This versatile creation brings a cr…
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, Notes or Aromatics Elixir?
Aromatics Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories. Notes is rated 3.65/5 from 336 votes; Aromatics Elixir is rated 3.79/5 from 6,615 votes. Choose Notes for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Aromatics Elixir for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Notes or Aromatics Elixir?
Aromatics Elixir lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir 85/100, Notes 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Notes or Aromatics Elixir?
Aromatics Elixir projects furthest (Aromatics Elixir 77/100, Notes 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Notes and Aromatics Elixir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Geranium.
Is Notes or Aromatics Elixir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Notes 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 Notes and Aromatics Elixir?
Notes has top notes of Clary Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Geranium and Costus, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Oakmoss. 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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