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Clinique
Aromatics Elixir
With Aromatics Elixir, Clinique composes a deep and refined woody fragrance. It opens on rose, jasmine and chamomile, reveals patchouli, oakmoss and vetiver at its heart and rests on a base of sandalwood and white musk.
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
Unofficial sources Data drawn from unofficial sources, not from the house: this pyramid (like the year and gender shown) may contain discrepancies.
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Opening First minutes
Rose · Jasmine · Chamomile
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Patchouli · Oakmoss · Vetiver
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Base Several hours
Sandalwood · White musk
Base notes
What its composition says
- 3 materials on top, 3 in the heart, 2 in the base: the three stages are of comparable size.
- Chamomile: a niche material, declared by only 13 of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue.
- White musk: conversely, one of the most widely used materials in the catalogue — 50% of the analysed perfumes contain it.
- Woody, floral and musky: 3 registers of raw materials share its palette, with woody supplying 4 of 8.
Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.
Scent profile
Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.
Wear time
Good
7 to 9 h estimated on skin
Projection
Moderate
noticeable at arm’s length
Ideal seasons
Time of day
At ease in mild weather, 15 to 22 °C (59 to 72 °F).
Ideal occasions
- Office & everyday Measured enough not to overwhelm a closed space or a meeting.
Who is it for?
Rather designed for strong personalities who like understated elegance, without showing off.
Strengths
- Great versatility: goes from the office to dinner without a false note.
The success of Aromatics Elixir by Clinique comes down to its versatility: an easy-going signature that finds its place from morning to night without ever clashing.
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