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    Aromatics in Black vs. Dark Obsession

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    Aromatics in Black rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Aromatics in Black vs. Dark Obsession
    Aromatics in BlackDark Obsession
    ConcentrationEDPEau de Toilette
    Launched20152013
    GenderFemaleMale
    Perfumer—Stephen Nilsen
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Aromatics in Black

    Amber
    Aromatic
    Floral
    White Floral
    Woody
    Citrus
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy

    Dark Obsession

    Aromatic
    Vanilla
    Woody
    Musky
    Amber
    Powdery
    Leather
    Fruity

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Plum TreePink GrapefruitBergamot
    GuaranaArtemisiaGreen Mandarin Orange
    Heart
    JasmineOsmanthusNeroli
    Balsam FirClary SageWhite Vetiver
    Base
    MyrrhTonka BeanVetiver
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    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Aromatics in Black vs. Dark Obsession
    Aromatics in BlackDark Obsession
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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