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    Dark Obsession vs. Aromatics in Black

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    Aromatics in Black rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Dark Obsession vs. Aromatics in Black
    Dark ObsessionAromatics in Black
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEDP
    Launched20132015
    GenderMaleFemale
    PerfumerStephen Nilsen—
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Dark Obsession

    Aromatic
    Vanilla
    Woody
    Musky
    Amber
    Powdery
    Leather
    Fruity

    Aromatics in Black

    Amber
    Aromatic
    Floral
    White Floral
    Woody
    Citrus
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GuaranaArtemisiaGreen Mandarin Orange
    Plum TreePink GrapefruitBergamot
    Heart
    Balsam FirClary SageWhite Vetiver
    JasmineOsmanthusNeroli
    Base—
    MyrrhTonka BeanVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Dark Obsession vs. Aromatics in Black
    Dark ObsessionAromatics in Black
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The vanilla here is unapologetic. Not a whisper, not a hint, it owns the drydown. If you've been burned by overly sweet men's scents, this one earns its warmth. The suede keeps it grounded.Dark Obsession
    This is the Aromatics Elixir for someone who wanted more. The plum gives it an edge the original lacked, but it never abandons the florals that made Clinique's signature great.Aromatics in Black