Clinique Aromatics Elixir Eau de Parfum is a 25ml floral-chypre fragrance for women — one of the most iconic and longest-running luxury signatures in modern perfumery. A complex, sumptuously rich composition, it has been a beloved cult classic since its launch in 1971.
About Aromatics Elixir
Clinique is the long-established American skincare and beauty house known for its dermatologist-developed, allergy-tested formulations. Aromatics Elixir, launched in 1971 and composed by perfumer Bernard Chant, has become one of the brand's most enduring fragrances — a deeply complex, slightly mysterious chypre-floral with a deeply loyal following over more than five decades.
Fragrance notes
- Top: chamomile, aldehydes, clary sage, coriander, geranium, lemon verbena, Brazilian rosewood, bergamot
- Heart: carnation, rose, ylang-ylang, orris root, jasmine, tuberose, orange blossom
- Base: oakmoss, patchouli, incense, vetiver, sandalwood, musk
How it wears
The fragrance opens with a complex aromatic-herbal lift — chamomile, clary sage, coriander and geranium are layered with bergamot, lemon verbena and rosewood for a richly layered first impression. The heart blooms into a generous floral bouquet of carnation, rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine and tuberose, with orris root and orange blossom adding a refined, slightly powdery character. As it dries down, the legendary Aromatics Elixir base emerges: oakmoss, patchouli, incense, vetiver, sandalwood and musk wrap the composition into a deep, slightly smoky chypre finish that has earned the fragrance its cult status.
Who it's for
Aromatics Elixir is for women who love complex, slightly mysterious classical perfumery — wearers who enjoy chypre-floral compositions, fans of vintage-style luxury fragrance and those building a polished evening or special-occasion bottle. It is also a thoughtful gift for those rediscovering or sharing a beloved signature scent across generations.
How and when to wear it
This is a true day-into-evening fragrance and is at its most flattering through autumn and winter, when the warm chypre base really comes through. Spray onto pulse points — wrists, the inside of the elbows and the base of the throat. Aromatics Elixir is famously strong-projecting — a lighter hand goes a long way.
Specifications
- Brand: Clinique
- Fragrance: Aromatics Elixir
- Concentration: Eau de Parfum
- Format: 25ml spray
- Year launched: 1971
- Perfumer: Bernard Chant
- Family: floral, chypre, woody
- Gender: women
Related Products
