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Aromatics In White Clinique 2014

7.5 / 10 185 Ratings

A popular perfume by Clinique for women, released in 2014. The scent is floral-powdery. It is being marketed by Estēe Lauder Companies.
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Main accords

Floral

Powdery

Spicy

Fresh

Woody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Cistus

Sichuan pepper

Violet leaf

Heart Notes

Rose

Patchouli

Orange blossom

Base Notes

Musk

Ambergris

Benzoin

Perfumer

Nicolas Beaulieu

Ratings

Scent

7.5185 Ratings

Longevity

7.3143 Ratings

Sillage

6.4143 Ratings

Bottle

7.6154 Ratings

Value for money

7.225 Ratings

Submitted by Michael, last update on 10/03/2025.

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Reviews

13 in-depth fragrance descriptions

03/10/2015

9Scent

Rickbr
190 Reviews

Rickbr

Very helpful Review

Pearly Porcelain White Aroma

The white theme in fragrances is something that arouse a certain fear to the care it will be given into the creative part of the fragrance, even more when it is a perfumery classic like Aromatics Elixir. White many times is an excuse for a formula cheapening, the launchment of a composition loaded in musks, flat, verging on functional. However, i see that both clinique and the perfumer responsible for this creation had care in the creation of this Aromatics in White e aimed with the fragrance into a white texture that reminds me in parts a pearly white and in parts a fine white opaque porcelain - so, there is a synesthesia here between the name, bottle and aroma itself.
Aromatics White for me recapitulates some oriental fragrances of similar notes, in special 3 perfumes: Boucheron Initial, Cartier Le Baiser du Dragon and Christian Dior Midnight Poison. From all, what it comes most closer is Le Baiser Du Dragon (and even more closer to its dry body oil version). From Initial, Aromatics in White share the same dinamics of the peppery aroma, the roses, patchouli and almonds, but without having the powdery and honey accords. With Midnight Poison, it seems to share the same luminous amber aura, one slightly bitter that seems to wrap the roses, just here this aura is less noticeable. And with Le Baiser du Dragon it shares the same kind of almonds, that i suspect being here the effect of the combination between roses, musk and the violet leaf. There is something slightly salty from the Le Baiser almonds here, that completes the scenario of pearly roses, salty slightly plastic patchouli and the also slightly pearly and salty musks of the base.
By creating a modern composition around the main accord of its precursor, In white at the same time also honors without plagiarism intereting fragrances that were discontinued over the time, keeping itself inside its propostion both modern and at the same time pearly and white. It's an example of a well done design from all possible aspects.

12/20/2014

8Scent 5Longevity 2.5Sillage

Pluto
353 Reviews

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Pluto

Top Review 35

Fine scent, but no replacement for the old AE

Some time ago, I saw Aromatics in White here in the ticker. I was immediately electrified and looked up what kind of fragrance it was. The "old" Aromatics Elixir had been my daily faithful companion for a good 20 years. And although my collection has quadrupled in a year (thanks to you wonderful fragrance commentators), I long for the time when I owned a maximum of 4 or 5 fragrances and wore AE most of the time. Yes, the search for the one fragrance has turned into an addiction that is now weighing on me a bit.

On my next city stroll, I visited Douglas and Pieper, but Aromatics in White was not yet available. Since I belong to the impatient people, I ordered a small bottle blind, as I had no major concerns about Clinique going wrong.

First, let's clarify that this scent has no resemblance to AE for me, but is independent, like the white Habanita. Yesterday, I applied it for the first time and let my husband sniff it (who is a big fan of the old AE). He liked this scent immediately and also could not find any similarity. However, Aromatics in White immediately reminded me of another fragrance. I couldn't put my finger on it. So how does it smell? Fresh and spicy, without sweetness, the rose is noticeable, but it is a spicy, slightly powdery rose, not the kind of rose found in Les Parfums de Rosine fragrances, for example. There is also a somewhat synthetic note present, so the scent lingers, does not change much, until it fades into a gentle wood and musk base. I perceive the patchouli in the heart only softly; for me, it could be a bit stronger here.

The sillage is rather subtle, and the longevity is in the medium range; the white glass bottle is aesthetically pleasing and simple. Aromatics in White belongs to autumn and spring for me, is versatile to wear, and although it is without sweetness, I find it clearly feminine. It is not and will not be a replacement for the "old AE," but I like it; we could become friends. And since this morning, I know it reminds me a bit of Narciso.

02/09/2015

2Scent 7.5Longevity 2.5Sillage

Ginger
15 Reviews

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Ginger

Very helpful Review 28

Blind Mirror

I honestly did not expect a patchouli bomb. But it’s somewhat like a chypre Baileys, a slimmed-down original AE softened with cream. Or, if you prefer, powder.

From the vacuum of the first seconds, a radiant brightness grows, but soon an effect makes itself known that I would like to call "olfactory whistling." A kind of disturbing frequency, a shaken measure of subtly tormenting elements. Needle-like, becoming stronger over time, they unfold their unpleasant effect, which stretches from the temples to the stomach area. As if I had taken too much of something that doesn’t agree with me. The quiet torment takes about an hour to settle in.
Finally, the fragrance begins to open up. I would like to mention that I was very pleased about the release of this flanker of the original AE, which I am liking more and more, providing me with a special sense of well-being.
I wanted to throw confetti for the launch of the White version.

But wait, what are they making me smell now, something contrived, something affected? Dark green hints, hollow and without grounding, the rose is cold, it has never lived, the violet is bored and quite distorted. The scent seems to float like a blob of silicone on my skin, diffusion apparently impossible. Meant in a figurative sense, not in a physical one. If only it could shed its plastic skin, explode it, but it clearly lacks the spirit for that. The narrow light woods that are scattered towards the end are the least capable of achieving that.
I couldn’t believe it, so I tried, as I often do when retesting, to ignore the name, origin, and suggested parallels as much as possible to gain further insights from a changed perspective. I want to be completely honest; I don’t know what I could mention positively when the overall impression aligns closely with that of a lotion-soaked wet wipe.
Quickly, I toss the flags I had just wanted to wave into the next trash can. Hopefully, no one saw that I had any.

For the sake of fairness, I want to mention that I suspect the effect of displacement amplification might have kicked in. By that, I mean that one tries to avoid impressions they do not like. In my case, those artificial, sometimes piercing notes. However, this approach might lead one to perceive the unwanted even more strongly in case of a situation. It’s the same effect as with noise-sensitive people who, by retreating into solitude, become even more sensitive to acoustic disturbances.
Since I have been enjoying old chypres obsessively lately, I cannot rule out that my perception might be shaped by that.

My glance back at the perfume shelf sees a hurricane of wind force 10 in the Swiss mountains, where one would prefer to cling on tightly to avoid being blown away. Next to it, office air blown by a desk fan. Both are now on the same level, as they wear the same coat. A pure ester construct versus an explosion of high-quality natural ingredients.
Preliminary endpoints of a development that evokes no positive emotions in me, cast into a still life.

"Yes, yes, everything was better back then!" I can already hear it, but at my age, I simply have no desire to join in every little song that "King Progress" strums on his lute. Especially not when you can see from afar that he is once again wearing his crown askew. Some may consider this to be backward-looking; I cannot help it.

If I had to name a place that I associate with White AE, it would clearly be the outer platform of the Enterprise. In the intergalactic field experiment, they would have planted some beds to grow aromatic plants, unfortunately without sunlight. In short intervals, they would need to be watered with a saturated polyethylene solution for stabilization, as there are no ideal conditions at minus 270 degrees Celsius and warp 4, and the delicate little plants could quickly lose shape. Mr. Spock does say his obligatory "fascinating" into orbit, but the twitch of his left pointed ear suggests he might have meant it ironically...

So, I’m not beaming myself down.

10/27/2020

8.5Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

UntermWert
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UntermWert

Top Review 22

Chic, floral, elegant

A very good friend wears the original AE. Proud, strong in character, assertive, with a lot of style and class. I associate many memories of a special phase of life with this friendship, underscored by AE. We live far apart. In case I miss her, or want to immerse myself in the thoughts and mood of that time, I bought a tiny bottle of it. Then I spray it on a cloth and leave it somewhere. Wearing it myself is out of the question. This powerhouse of a scent takes me away and throws me around... it carries me, not the other way around.

Therefore, I eagerly turned to Aromatics White. Could there be a variant that is more palatable and wearable for me?
I think so.
It is not a scent for "just any occasion," it wants to be chosen consciously and only fits for me in the cold season. That’s why I find White somehow fitting... on a snowy sunny day, I can very well imagine it as a fragrant companion on a walk. But also for a festive occasion.
The floral opening is elegant, violet and rose come through richly, mature, not old-fashioned - tendentially sweet, but not heavy - rather fresh.
Patchouli does not dominate for me, as the scent develops it becomes closer to the skin, softly powdery, carried by musk and benzoin, even if I cannot explicitly smell these.

Regarding the sillage, one should be moderate with the dosage, so that the elegant lady does not turn into a overdone diva ;-) The longevity is also quite decent - for me just right, perceptible throughout the day, in the evening only subtly caressing, yet never insignificant in the background. The white bottle is a winter cashmere sweater understatement.

I really like the scent, I don’t wear it very often, but when I do, I enjoy it.

08/19/2017

9Scent 10Longevity 7Sillage

Seerose
775 Reviews

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Light Green

Currently, I prefer light fragrances during the day, floral scents that don't have a strong performance for those around me. However, I can still perceive them distinctly myself, and they are not too complicated or demanding. And that's why I "discovered" "Aromatics In White" once again.
I also read my previously deleted comment and realized that my relationship with "Aromatics In White" is still the same as it was at the beginning of our acquaintance. I'm glad to have it.
"Aromatics In White" is a charming, elegant light green fragrance. It starts off lightly, almost sparkling with its flirtatious pepperiness, and the rose is already noticeable as it begins to bloom. At the same time, I am enchanted by the cistus, which to me always smells more or less like lemon balm. In "Aromatics In White," cistus is only lightly hinted at. It brings a delicate touch of sweetness right in the top note. From this, a distinctly elegant rose emerges without any citrus accompaniment and without narcotic seduction. Instead, elegant orange and other light floral notes are intricately woven together in the heart note. I cannot identify them individually. The cool, extremely beautiful rose remains the protagonist. "Aromatics In White" also develops a slightly powdery quality. This gives the fragrance consistency and prevents it from being transparent.
This progression lasts only a short time; essentially, "Aromatics In White" settles within a few minutes.
I particularly like the base in "Aromatics In White," which initially seems almost non-existent. Patchouli, benzoin, and musk, which is already perceptible beforehand, form a unit and thus a gentle antagonist that can be sensed in the background. This base exudes a slightly balsamic resinous quality. For the patchouli note, they have really chosen only the hint of a freshly dried light patchouli flower. Thus, "Aromatics In White" connects with its charming, extremely elegant, and yet sensual sweetness to the cistus from the top note.
To be precise, "Aromatics In White" sequentially incorporates all the ingredients in a short time without losing them again.
"Aromatics In White" is a successful, subtle floral fragrance. This means that any woman is always appropriately perfumed.
Provided, of course, that she likes floral scents, especially roses.
As for the simple bottle in opaque white glass, I like the slender design and particularly the tactile feel.

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