Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Aromatics Elixir
Aromatics Elixir by Clinique (1971) is built around Chamomile, Coriander, Bergamot, Rose. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
« Chamomile, rose and oakmoss: a dark herbal chypre with rare authority. »
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Van Cleef & Arpels · 1987
Gem
Shared notes: Coriander, Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Patchouli. What differs: Peach, Plum, Cypress.
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Calvin Klein · 1991
Escape
Shared notes: Chamomile, Coriander, Jasmine, Rose, Vetiver. What differs: Lychee, Apple, Lily of the Valley.
- 3
Paloma Picasso · 1984
Mon Parfum
Shared notes: Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine, Oakmoss. What differs: Lemon, Hyacinth, Angelica.
- 4
Estée Lauder · 1988
Knowing
Shared notes: Coriander, Rose, Jasmine, Oakmoss, Patchouli. What differs: Aldehydes, Green Notes, Plum.
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Patou · 1992
Sublime
Shared notes: Bergamot, Coriander, Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang. What differs: Mandarin, Neroli, Sandalwood.
- 6
Guerlain · 1919
Mitsouko
Shared notes: Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Oakmoss. What differs: Peach, Lemon, Amber.
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Hermès · 1961
Calèche
Shared notes: Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Rose, Oakmoss. What differs: Aldehydes, Lemon, Neroli.
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Ungaro · 1993
Ungaro pour l'Homme III
Shared notes: Coriander, Rose, Jasmine, Patchouli, Vetiver. What differs: Lemon, Orange, Lavender. Positioned as Masculine.
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Grès · 1959
Cabochard
Shared notes: Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine, Oakmoss. What differs: Aldehydes, Galbanum, Sage.
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Van Cleef & Arpels · 1978
Pour Homme
Shared notes: Bergamot, Rose, Patchouli, Vetiver, Oakmoss. What differs: Lavender, Sage, Basil. Same family (Chypre Aromatic). Positioned as Masculine.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Aromatics Elixir?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Gem by Van Cleef & Arpels is the closest: it shares 7 notes with Aromatics Elixir, including Coriander, Rose, Jasmine.
What is an alternative to Aromatics Elixir from another house?
Gem (Van Cleef & Arpels, 1987) picks up Coriander, Rose, Jasmine in a different interpretation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.