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Aromatics in White

by Nicolas Beaulieu

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Clinique Aromatics in White is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Nicolas Beaulieu. Aromatics in White opens with Violet Leaf, Sichuan Pepper, and Labdanum, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Patchouli, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla, and Benzoin. Clinique's Aromatics in White carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This isn't your mum's Aromatics Elixir, so don't expect it. It's a clean, musky rose-patchouli with a gentle powderiness that's divisive: some adore its subtle charm and creamy warmth, while others find it too mild or dated, wishing for more projection and longevity.
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  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
  • Soft
  • Powdery
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Aromatics in White 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its soft projection and clean, musky accords make it perfect for office and casual wear without overwhelming. While elegant enough for formal settings, its intimate sillage might be lost in larger events. The musky-powdery nature isn't suited for active sport.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Opens with a peppery violet leaf zing, quickly settling into a plush heart where velvety rose and orange blossom intertwine with an earthy patchouli. The drydown is a deeply comforting embrace of warm amber, soft musk, and a subtle vanilla sweetness. There's a persistent powdery veil throughout, like a luxurious, triple-milled soap.

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