Aromatics in Black
CliniqueEDP2015
Side by side
Aromatics in Black vs. Dark Obsession
Is Aromatics in Black better than Dark Obsession?
Aromatics in Black rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Vetiver
amberaromaticwoodysweetfruityvanilla
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Aromatics in Black and Dark Obsession?
| Aromatics in Black | Dark Obsession | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDP | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2015 | 2013 |
| Gender | Female | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Stephen Nilsen |
| Best season | Winter | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Aromatics in Black and Dark Obsession smell?
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
What notes do Aromatics in Black and Dark Obsession share?
Top
Plum TreePink GrapefruitBergamot
GuaranaArtemisiaGreen Mandarin Orange
Heart
JasmineOsmanthusNeroli
Balsam FirClary SageWhite Vetiver
Base
MyrrhTonka BeanVetiver
—Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
Pink GrapefruitBergamotNeroli
Green Mandarin Orange
Where they fit
When and where do Aromatics in Black and Dark Obsession work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Aromatics in Black or Dark Obsession?
| Aromatics in Black | Dark Obsession | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Aromatics in Black and 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
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
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