Is The Essence Vault Aromatics Elixir - 893 a dupe of Clinique Aromatics Elixir?
Aromatics Elixir EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | U |
| 1971 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Aromatics Elixir - 893 EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
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Which Should You Buy?
Aromatics Elixir is an uncompromising chypre that demands attention with its assertive, herbal-mossy character and vintage sophistication. Not for the faint of heart, but unforgettable for true lovers of classic perfumery.
No. 893 follows Clinique's Aromatics Elixir pyramid closely - chamomile and clary sage over carnation, orris and orange blossom, resting on oakmoss, vetiver and musk. It captures the herbal-mossy character but loses the density that made the original a benchmark: the aldehydic complexity and 12-hour-plus performance are toned down here into a lighter, shorter-wearing version with a sharper, more medicinal herbal opening.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Oakmoss
17%
vs
40%
Vetiver
16%
vs
30%
Carnation
15%
vs
35%
Musk
14%
vs
30%
Iris
14%
vs
30%
Chamomile
13%
vs
40%
Clary Sage
12%
vs
35%
Orange Blossom
12%
vs
35%
Rosewood
11%
vs
25%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The mossy, earthy, spicy chypre structure thrives in cool to temperate weather, making this ideal for fall and winter. Spring works for those who love vintage florals and boldness, but the density and lack of sweetness make it less suited for hot summer days.
Occasions
This classic chypre's powerful sillage and complex character suit formal events and evening wear best. Its bold projection and vintage style can be polarizing in the office or casual settings.
Seasons
The herbal, mossy, powdery-floral character reads best in cooler months; the sharp chamomile-sage opening can feel too medicinal in summer heat.
Occasions
A distinctive, mature herbal-mossy scent suits office and formal settings better than casual or athletic wear, where its assertive character would feel out of place.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 9 of its 21 notes, including Musk, Carnation, Clary Sage
Adds aldehydes and bergamot
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