Aromatics Elixir
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Side by side
Aromatics Elixir vs. Chypre
Chypre rates higher with the community, while Aromatics Elixir wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Aromatics Elixir | Chypre | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Elixir | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1971 | 1908 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Bernard Chant | Julien-Joseph Godet |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Aromatics Elixir
Aromatic
Woody
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Herbal
Mossy
Floral
Balsamic
Chypre
Citrus
Earthy
Mossy
Woody
Warm Spicy
Iris
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
ChamomileBergamotClary SageCorianderLemon VerbenaGeraniumRosewood
BergamotLemonRoseBlack Pepper
Heart
CarnationJasmineOrris RootRoseOrange BlossomTuberoseYlang-Ylang
IrisGalbanumCedar
Base
OakmossPatchouliMuskSandalwoodVetiverFrankincense
OakmossPatchouliBenzoinIncense
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Aromatics Elixir | Chypre | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
It's the one your mother or grandmother wore that still commands a room when she walks in. Aromatics Elixir doesn't whisper, but the women who choose it don't need it to.Aromatics Elixir
The chypre structure is the statement. Oakmoss and patchouli doing exactly what they were made to do. No apology for the moss, no softening of the structure.Chypre