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Patchouly Blanc vs Aromatics Elixir

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

Updated 6,616 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatics Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Patchouly Blanc

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

  • Aromatics Elixir

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Patchouly Blanc1/4
Aromatics Elixir3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Aromatics Elixir
Sillage & projection
Aromatics Elixir
Value for money
Patchouly Blanc
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Aromatics Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Patchouly BlancReghen's Masters Perfumers
Aromatics ElixirClinique
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%
3.79/ 5 · 6,615 votes
Have 55%Had 22%Want 24%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
0%Like
100%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · 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
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate50
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage77
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityAromatics Elixir

SillageAromatics Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value65
Category winnerPatchouly BlancBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
floral84%
citrus77%
white floral69%
patchouli61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
earthy84%
warm spicy77%
herbal69%
mossy61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotCorianderBegonia
Heart
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)JasmineRose
Base
IncensePatchouliWhite Woods
Top30 to 45 minutes
ChamomileAldehydesClary SageCorianderGeraniumLemon VerbenaBrazilian RosewoodBergamot
Heart3 to 4 hours
CarnationRoseYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineTuberoseOrange Blossom
Base8 to 10+ hours
OakmossPatchouliIncenseVetiverSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Coriander, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Aromatics Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Spring43
Summer31
Fall100
Winter97
Day94
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
Men4
Unisex45
Women52
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,798

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,328

PerfumerBernard Chant

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAromatics ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patchouly Blanc by Reghen's Masters Perfumers is a fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Bergamot, Coriander and Begonia; middle notes are Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Incense, Patchouli and White Woods. It opens with Bergamot, Coriander. The heart moves into Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Ja…

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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…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Patchouly Blanc or Aromatics Elixir?

Aromatics Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories. Patchouly Blanc is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Aromatics Elixir is rated 3.79/5 from 6,615 votes. Choose Patchouly Blanc for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Aromatics Elixir for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouly Blanc or Aromatics Elixir?

Aromatics Elixir lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir 85/100, Patchouly Blanc 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouly Blanc or Aromatics Elixir?

Aromatics Elixir projects furthest (Aromatics Elixir 77/100, Patchouly Blanc 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouly Blanc and Aromatics Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Coriander, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Patchouly Blanc or Aromatics Elixir better for summer or winter?

Aromatics Elixir suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouly Blanc and Aromatics Elixir?

Patchouly Blanc has top notes of Bergamot, Coriander and Begonia, heart notes of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Jasmine and Rose, a base of Incense, Patchouli and White Woods. 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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