Clinique 1971 EDP

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Aromatics Elixir

by Bernard Chant

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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 Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Clinique's Aromatics Elixir carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Classic
  • Bold
  • Elegant
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Aromatics Elixir Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

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
Also Works:
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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

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.

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