Clinique Aromatics Elixir: released in 1971, aromatic, woody and earthy, about 9h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Clinique Aromatics Elixir dupe we found is Aramis 900 — 88% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $95 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Clinique Aromatics Elixir dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Clinique Aromatics Elixir | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aramis 900 | 88% | about $40* (−58%) | 7h vs 9h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Jean Couturier Coriandre | 82% | about $25* (−74%) | 6h vs 9h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Revlon Charlie Blue | 80% | about $10* (−89%) | 7h vs 9h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Milton Lloyd Grasse Experience | 90% | about $10* (−89%) | 5h vs 9h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Genny Noir | 86% | about $20* (−79%) | 7h vs 9h | 7/10 |
Evokes the herbal, mossy, and rose-heavy chypre character of Aromatics Elixir with a slightly woodier and drier presentation.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Clinique Aromatics Elixir, opens on Coriander, Brazilian Rosewood and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 1,075 community ratings.
Captures the green, herbal, and coriander-spiced mossiness of Aromatics Elixir in a lighter, more airy composition.
It shares its aromatic, woody and earthy accords with Clinique Aromatics Elixir, opens on Coriander, Aldehydes and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 9h and carries 3,297 community ratings.
Offers a bold, vintage-style mossy floral experience reminiscent of the earthy, patchouli-rich dry-down of Aromatics Elixir.
It shares its mossy, woody and earthy accords with Clinique Aromatics Elixir, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 1,196 community ratings.
Delivers a powerful, budget-friendly impression of Aromatics Elixir with its intense blend of aldehydes, chamomile, and deep oakmoss.
It shares its aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords with Clinique Aromatics Elixir, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 9h and carries 47 community ratings.
Evokes the dark, earthy, and herbal-patchouli essence of Aromatics Elixir with a slightly softer floral heart.
It shares its woody, earthy and mossy accords with Clinique Aromatics Elixir, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 79 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Revlon Charlie Blue, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Clinique Aromatics Elixir.
Revlon Charlie Blue, at about 7h on skin, against about 9h for Clinique Aromatics Elixir.
Milton Lloyd Grasse Experience, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Clinique Aromatics Elixir itself sells from £44.99 (25 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Aramis Aramis 900 saves you about $80 a year against Clinique Aromatics Elixir. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Revlon Charlie Blue comes closest at 6.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Clinique Aromatics Elixir notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-05.