Terracotta Le Parfum vs Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel takes 6 of 7 categories.
Terracotta Le ParfumChoose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Terracotta Le Parfum1/7
Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
- Community sentiment
- Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
- Longevity
- Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
- Sillage & projection
- Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
- Fragranxe ranking
- Terracotta Le Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Terracotta Le ParfumGuerlainAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelCliniqueWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 5,922 votes
Have 48%Had 17%Want 35%
4.42/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 29%Had 11%Want 60%
Category winnerAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
41%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
5,922 votes
62%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
55 votes
Category winnerAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
SillageAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
sweet83%
vanilla65%
yellow floral48%
coconut30%
woody100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
white floral77%
floral69%
herbal61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Tiare FlowerCoconutBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
JasmineYlang-YlangOrange Blossom
Base3 to 6 hours
VanillaMusk
Top30 to 45 minutes
ChamomileAldehydesCorianderBergamotGreen NotesBrazilian RosewoodOrange Blossom
Heart3 to 4 hours
Ylang-YlangRoseOrris RootCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineTuberose
Base6 to 8 hours
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCoconutMusk
Category winnerAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring51
Summer100
Fall39
Winter21
Day100
Night45
Spring50
Summer40
Fall70
Winter100
Day82
Night100
Category winnerAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,110
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews206
Overall rank#34,734
PerfumerTrudi Loren
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerTerracotta Le ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTerracotta Le Parfum by Guerlain presents a warm, sunlit bouquet led by tiare flower, bergamot, and sweet coconut. Created by perfumer Thierry Wasser in 2014 to mark thirty years of the brand's bronzing powder line, it captures the relaxed atmosphere of a beach afternoon without turning into sticky candy. The opening …
Reviews →Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel by Clinique brings a softer texture to the classic chypre style. It opens with herbal chamomile, dry coriander, and crisp aldehydes that smell like clean air with a dusting of bergamot peel. As it settles, a lush bouquet of rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang, and earthy orris root…
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, Terracotta Le Parfum or Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel?
Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel takes 6 of 7 categories. Terracotta Le Parfum is rated 4.06/5 from 5,922 votes; Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel is rated 4.42/5 from 55 votes. Choose Terracotta Le Parfum for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Terracotta Le Parfum or Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel?
Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel 80/100, Terracotta Le Parfum 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Terracotta Le Parfum or Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel?
Projection is very close: Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel 58/100, Terracotta Le Parfum 57/100 for sillage.
Do Terracotta Le Parfum and Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Coconut, Bergamot, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Terracotta Le Parfum or Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel better for summer or winter?
For summer, Terracotta Le Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel is the stronger pick. Terracotta Le Parfum suits daytime wear; Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Terracotta Le Parfum and Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel?
Terracotta Le Parfum has top notes of Tiare Flower, Coconut and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla and Musk. Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel has top notes of Chamomile, Aldehydes, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Orris Root and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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