Clinique 2011 Parfum

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Aromatics Elixir Perfumer's Reserve

by Laurent Le Guernec

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Clinique Aromatics Elixir Perfumer's Reserve is a Parfum launched in 2011, created by Laurent Le Guernec. Aromatics Elixir Perfumer's Reserve opens with Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Clary Sage, and Lemon Verbena, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Resins, Woody Notes, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Clinique's Aromatics Elixir Perfumer's Reserve carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

A divisive but utterly captivating Chypre, Perfumer's Reserve smooths the original's edges, offering a sophisticated, modern take that some adore and others find too soft. It's a love-it-or-leave-it experience.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
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Aromatics Elixir Perfumer's Reserve 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With moderate sillage and long-lasting performance, this leans towards occasions where it can be appreciated without being overwhelming. It's a bit too heavy for sport but its elegant depth makes it suitable for formal events and dates, while its unique character can also elevate a casual evening.

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
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lippia citriodora absolute from Lemon Verbena
  • Lippia citriodora absolute from Lemon Verbena

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

Opening with a bright, herbaceous blend of bergamot, clary sage, and lemon verbena, this scent quickly deepens into a rich floral heart where opulent rose, jasmine, and tuberose intertwine. The dry-down is a complex, earthy symphony of resinous woods, vetiver, patchouli, and deep oakmoss, lending a timeless, almost mystical quality that lingers beautifully.

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