Fragrances inspired by Aromatics Elixir Eau de Parfum
The original
Aromatics Elixir
Clinique
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 21 notes is in the original, including Jasmine, Rose, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 15 notes is in the original, including Jasmine, Rose, Bergamot
The main difference
Without geranium and iris
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Jasmine, Rose, Bergamot
The main difference
Without carnation and clary sage
What they share
Shares 9 of its 21 notes, including Musk, Vetiver, Clary Sage
The main difference
Adds aldehydes and bergamot
What they share
Shares 8 of its 12 notes, including Jasmine, Rose, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds castoreum and clove, drops aldehydes and carnation
What they share
Shares 12 of its 24 notes, including Jasmine, Rose, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds amber and bay leaf, drops bergamot and carnation
What they share
Shares 14 of its 25 notes, including Jasmine, Rose, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds amber and blackcurrant, drops aldehydes and chamomile
What they share
Shares 12 of its 17 notes, including Jasmine, Rose, Rosewood
The main difference
Adds amber and civet, drops aldehydes and chamomile
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Clinique. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.