Clinique 1971 EDP

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Aromatics Elixir

Clinique Aromatics Elixir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1971, created by Bernard Chant. Aromatics Elixir opens with Bergamot, Rosewood, Geranium, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, Jasmine, and Orris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Clinique's Aromatics Elixir carries an Acquired verdict, an aromatic-led wear.

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.

Sophisticated
Mysterious
Classic
Bold
Elegant

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Composition

Timeline

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Accords

Aromatic

100%

Woody

90%

Earthy

80%

Warm Spicy

70%

Herbal

70%

Mossy

65%

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Performance

Longevity

Beast (10+h)

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Potent

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:

Spring Fall Winter

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.

Best Occasions

Best For:

Formal

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Date

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.

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About

Aromatics Elixir opens with a bracing wave of bitter herbs, chamomile, and aldehydes, immediately evoking vintage apothecary shelves. The heart blooms with a tangle of rose, carnation, and ylang-ylang, shot through with spicy coriander and geranium. A brooding, earthy base of oakmoss, patchouli, incense, and vetiver anchors the composition in deep green shadows. The result is a fragrance that is complex, medicinal, and hauntingly elegant-a true icon for those who seek drama and old-world allure.