Aromatics Elixir
Clinique PERFUMEElixir1971
Side by side
Aromatics Elixir vs. Crepe de Chine
Aromatics Elixir rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Aromatics Elixir | Crepe de Chine | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Elixir | — |
| Launched | 1971 | 1925 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Bernard Chant | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Aromatics Elixir
Aromatic
Woody
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Herbal
Mossy
Floral
Balsamic
Crepe de Chine
Woody
Earthy
White Floral
Floral
Balsamic
Aromatic
Mossy
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
ChamomileBergamotClary SageCorianderLemon VerbenaGeraniumRosewood
Peru BalsamAldehydesNeroliBasilBergamot
Heart
CarnationJasmineOrris RootRoseOrange BlossomTuberoseYlang-Ylang
ChamomileRoseLilacJasmineGardeniaYlang-Ylang
Base
OakmossPatchouliMuskSandalwoodVetiverFrankincense
OakmossSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliVanilleBenzoinMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Aromatics Elixir | Crepe de Chine | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 4-6 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 aldehydes. That cool, almost medicinal opening. Either it pulls you in or it doesn't. Once it settles, this is quiet elegance, a slow, confident 1925 chypre for someone who doesn't need to.Crepe de Chine