Aromatics Elixir by @clinique is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. Aromatics Elixir was launched in 1971. The nose behind this fragrance is Bernard Chant. Top notes are Chamomile, Aldehydes, Clary Sage, Coriander, Geranium, Lemon Verbena, Brazilian Rosewood and Bergamot; middle notes are Carnation, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Orris Root, Jasmine, Tuberose and Orange Blossom; base notes are Oakmoss, Patchouli, Incense, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk, according to Fragrantica I love Aromatics Elixir. It is one of the fragrances that lead me down the rabbit hole of my perfume obsession. A classic chypre for those of us born in the era of the classic chypres, back when oakmoss wasn't banned and with patchouli it formed the Bonnie Clyde of perfumery: a take no prisoner, hippy, ... MoreAromatics Elixir by @clinique is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. Aromatics Elixir was launched in 1971. The nose behind this fragrance is Bernard Chant. Top notes are Chamomile, Aldehydes, Clary Sage, Coriander, Geranium, Lemon Verbena, Brazilian Rosewood and Bergamot; middle notes are Carnation, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Orris Root, Jasmine, Tuberose and Orange Blossom; base notes are Oakmoss, Patchouli, Incense, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk, according to Fragrantica I love Aromatics Elixir. It is one of the fragrances that lead me down the rabbit hole of my perfume obsession. A classic chypre for those of us born in the era of the classic chypres, back when oakmoss wasn't banned and with patchouli it formed the Bonnie Clyde of perfumery: a take no prisoner, hippy, earthy perfume which was perfect for a trip on a 2CV listening to Indian music or Pink Floyd. Aromatics Elixir is the perfume for gutsy people who deserve better, and get it. A salve to a misogynistic, frustrating environment. The first blast is a trio of oakmoss-patchouli-chamomile and a smooth-something similar to cardamom underneath. Otherworldly and captivating, Aromatics Elixir smells of damp forest soil, earthy patchouli, infestant mosses caressing oak branches, exhilarating herbs, geraniums dripping with morning dew and a fusion of aldehydes and incense coalescing to exude an aroma that is luminous and invigorating, yet impure and fetid. AE is an exquisite and timeless chypre concoction worthy of experiencing at least once in a lifetime. Very strong still, even since the original.

First started using this in my teens when I got my first paycheck. At the time it was one of those fragrances that would elicit a reaction whenever you wore it. The formula has changed over the years as certain ingredients became scarce, but it still elicits those same responses. When you wear it you will quickly realize people either love it or hate it. Not many it's okay with Aromatics Elixer. It also seems to be popular with men. It is considered a chypre-floral fragrance. Has all my favorite notes in it. Patchouli packs the biggest punch for me but the florals are quite lovely as well. Rose, geranium and white jasmine keeps it from being too heavy and adds a nice sweetness. Ylang Ylang adds to the floral sweetness and gives a nice citrus punch. It's really hard ... MoreFirst started using this in my teens when I got my first paycheck. At the time it was one of those fragrances that would elicit a reaction whenever you wore it. The formula has changed over the years as certain ingredients became scarce, but it still elicits those same responses. When you wear it you will quickly realize people either love it or hate it. Not many it's okay with Aromatics Elixer. It also seems to be popular with men. It is considered a chypre-floral fragrance. Has all my favorite notes in it. Patchouli packs the biggest punch for me but the florals are quite lovely as well. Rose, geranium and white jasmine keeps it from being too heavy and adds a nice sweetness. Ylang Ylang adds to the floral sweetness and gives a nice citrus punch. It's really hard to describe exactly what it smells like. I love it, but no one else in my family does. Would highly recommend you test this on you before you purchase it. It's also one of those that smell great on your friend but like cat urine on you. Try before you buy and if you buy be ready to hear how much people you walk by love it or hate it. A word of caution if you work in a enclosed space you may want to refrain from wearing this to work-it is pretty strong and will permeate a space quickly.

ABSOLUTELY VILE

I have been using Aromatics Elixir for around 40 years. That being said I did notice a slight change over the last few years but nothing major, HOWEVER, this new bottle that I just purchased has a brand new horrible scent and is SO DIFFERENT than the original that Clinique needs to do the right thing and change the name of this fragrance. It smells so cheap that I can't even explain to you just how bad it is. I will never purchase this again. What a shame. Aromatics was the best perfume ever.....over the years I was asked countless times by strangers including my dermatologist what perfume I was wearing. Trust me, nobody will be asking any of us that any time soon now.... that's for sure. If Clinique had said that we discontinued Aromatics Elixir but added a new ... MoreI have been using Aromatics Elixir for around 40 years. That being said I did notice a slight change over the last few years but nothing major, HOWEVER, this new bottle that I just purchased has a brand new horrible scent and is SO DIFFERENT than the original that Clinique needs to do the right thing and change the name of this fragrance. It smells so cheap that I can't even explain to you just how bad it is. I will never purchase this again. What a shame. Aromatics was the best perfume ever.....over the years I was asked countless times by strangers including my dermatologist what perfume I was wearing. Trust me, nobody will be asking any of us that any time soon now.... that's for sure. If Clinique had said that we discontinued Aromatics Elixir but added a new fragrance I would have gone to the store and tested it out first and I would have never in a million years purchased it. Clinique, you have completely changed this scent so you need to change the name. Loyal customers deserve that. Such a shame.

Absolutely gutted………!

Have adored this perfume for years - it was my signature perfume. Sadly, no longer. I asked the staff at the Clinique counter at a large store what had changed, the perfume still seemed the same but it no longer had any 'staying' power. It used to last for hours on your skin and lingered for days on clothes - my wardrobe was always very fragrant ! Now, as soon as it evaporates on your skin, the perfume vanishes completely. I was told that they had removed a critical ingredient ( presumably for ethical reasons ? ) and this was the cause of the problem. I now have to try to find a replacement and no idea where to start. Please do not waste your money on this - I am sad having to write that - even Avon perfume would probably be a better bet.

Clinique Aromatics 45Ml Eau De Toilette EDT Spray

I was first introduced to Aromatics about 20 years ago, and the bottle I most recently purchased in August proved the fears raised by other reviewers THIS IS NOT THE SAME FORMULA. Although it still smells mostly like classic Aromatics, it also smells much more heavily of alcohol, or some other cheaper, thinner note than previous bottles Ive purchased. Further proof of this cheapening of ingredients is that when I first started wearing Aromatics, the scent would precede me, linger in rooms, saturate my clothes, and was strong enough to create a general, allday, longlasting essence that I could still smell at the end of my daynight. The bottle I just boughtI can barely, and I mean BARELY smell it by noon, and by evening its almost like I didnt even put on any ... MoreI was first introduced to Aromatics about 20 years ago, and the bottle I most recently purchased in August proved the fears raised by other reviewers THIS IS NOT THE SAME FORMULA. Although it still smells mostly like classic Aromatics, it also smells much more heavily of alcohol, or some other cheaper, thinner note than previous bottles Ive purchased. Further proof of this cheapening of ingredients is that when I first started wearing Aromatics, the scent would precede me, linger in rooms, saturate my clothes, and was strong enough to create a general, allday, longlasting essence that I could still smell at the end of my daynight. The bottle I just boughtI can barely, and I mean BARELY smell it by noon, and by evening its almost like I didnt even put on any perfumeand I work in a quiet, climatecontrolled office environment, so Im not sweating this stuff off. Also, any scent remaining around midday or afternoon is like baby powder, not Aromatics. Anyway, its really, really disappointing to be paying ORIGINAL Aromatics prices for obviously inferior, lesspotent perfume. DO BETTER, CLINIQUE. WE CAN TELL THE DIFFERENCE.

Glad I took my chances on this

Aromatics has been around forever and I honestly did not know they still made it. I came across it one day with my young daughter and took my chances and bought the purse size. It brings back good memories of my Mother, Aunt and their friends wearing it. It is an either you love it or hate it fragrance and a little GOES A LONG Way. I do two light sprays onto my clothes by spraying and walking into it and it is perfect. I was concerned it would have that old lady scent but I have received tons of compliments. If sprayed lightly, it is a clean smell and just different from all other fragrances. I have been a Happy fragrance wearer for many years and I like wearing Aromatics for the colder months just to swtich it up. A BIG plus is that Clinique is clean beauty. Their ... MoreAromatics has been around forever and I honestly did not know they still made it. I came across it one day with my young daughter and took my chances and bought the purse size. It brings back good memories of my Mother, Aunt and their friends wearing it. It is an either you love it or hate it fragrance and a little GOES A LONG Way. I do two light sprays onto my clothes by spraying and walking into it and it is perfect. I was concerned it would have that old lady scent but I have received tons of compliments. If sprayed lightly, it is a clean smell and just different from all other fragrances. I have been a Happy fragrance wearer for many years and I like wearing Aromatics for the colder months just to swtich it up. A BIG plus is that Clinique is clean beauty. Their fragrances do not have parabens and such in them.

It's just not the same Aromatics Elixir

I have worn this perfume since the 1990s. People would often stop me to ask what I was wearing. The scent would last on my clothing or when I left a room in a good way. Then, the company reformulated it. This "new" Aromatics Elixir is awful. It smells cheap. The scent is very unpleasant (maybe it's a good thing that it doesn't last) and I don't receive the compliments that I got with the "original" AE. Apparently I'm not the only one who feels this way because I've read similar negative reviews online. I realize that companies often change their perfume formulas, but this is a drastic change. Please, bring back the old formula. If anyone can suggest a perfume that smells like my signature fragrance, please tell me.

Just Gorgeous

This is a beautiful perfume from Clinique . I used it many years ago ,loved it then and love it now . I believe it is an oil based scent and tend to spray it lightly above my head so that the vapour falls on the hair . This way it will not mark any clothing . It can be used post shower on the skin giving it time to soak into the skin before dressing . I have had numerous comments about this product and have purchased it as a gift for friends . It is reasonably priced and lasts all day . A real favourite of mine . It is easy enough to pop into a handbag ,the bottle is tactile and a lovely shape . Worth a try , you will be hooked on this divine aroma !

Not as strong, but let it be!

I've worn Aromatics for the past 20 years. I've bought countless bottles, lotions, and body wash of this. It's ethereal, earthy, and unique! Sure...it smells slightly different and isn't as long-lasting as it used to be. I think it still has the exact same Aromatics DNA I fell in love with. We can all complain about it and wish for something to "come back", but in this day and age let's just be grateful we still have this wonderful fragrance. I think it would be a travesty if they discontinued it and we had to hunt down every last discontinued bottle. That "I'll have it or no one else will" attitude is exactly what gets perfumes shelved. This still smells relatively the same as the vintage bottle I own. The vintage amped up the patchouli and the oakmoss (oakmoss is ... MoreI've worn Aromatics for the past 20 years. I've bought countless bottles, lotions, and body wash of this. It's ethereal, earthy, and unique! Sure...it smells slightly different and isn't as long-lasting as it used to be. I think it still has the exact same Aromatics DNA I fell in love with. We can all complain about it and wish for something to "come back", but in this day and age let's just be grateful we still have this wonderful fragrance. I think it would be a travesty if they discontinued it and we had to hunt down every last discontinued bottle. That "I'll have it or no one else will" attitude is exactly what gets perfumes shelved. This still smells relatively the same as the vintage bottle I own. The vintage amped up the patchouli and the oakmoss (oakmoss is now banned in perfumes by the way) so they had to reformulate to accommodate the new restrictions. This perfume still gets me the same compliments and I still feel like "me" when I wear it. It's still a relatively strong scent and will last for hours. Clinique please continue to do what you do best! Thanks for letting us enjoy this in every incarnation it goes through! (My only "complaint" is that I wish you still made the candles of Aromatics. Heavenly!)

What's all the fuss?

I have worn, as well as my mother, the Aromatics Elixir and think it's wonderful! It stays on all day and into the next day. I don't use a lot when I spray and it's usually in my wet, long hair to decrease the potency of the fragrance as it is quite overpowering, But as the scent goes through the "notes", it dries down to a powdery smell that lasts forever. Because it is so potent, I always put it on way before I'm due to go out. Comments about this fragrance is just like many other fragrances reviewed by women. The chemistry in our bodies changes as we age. It's not like we're 21 any longer and depending on your age, it might not be the fragrance, but your pheromones and chemistry. I currently have a bottle and if Clinique did, in fact, change it, I think they owe ... MoreI have worn, as well as my mother, the Aromatics Elixir and think it's wonderful! It stays on all day and into the next day. I don't use a lot when I spray and it's usually in my wet, long hair to decrease the potency of the fragrance as it is quite overpowering, But as the scent goes through the "notes", it dries down to a powdery smell that lasts forever. Because it is so potent, I always put it on way before I'm due to go out. Comments about this fragrance is just like many other fragrances reviewed by women. The chemistry in our bodies changes as we age. It's not like we're 21 any longer and depending on your age, it might not be the fragrance, but your pheromones and chemistry. I currently have a bottle and if Clinique did, in fact, change it, I think they owe the customers some sort of explanation as to what's going on and when, or if, it will be rectified. I still love the bottle I have and love the distinct scent this gives off. I will continue to purchase this fragrance. Clinique......any answers to the much asked question?