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.
I found it finely composed, modern, and pleasantly rounded. Of course, it has nothing to do with AE, but it's a nice new release in the realm of refined mainstream fragrances. And that's probably the target audience. (Clinique buyer)
"One has to be lucky sometimes..." "Rose" and "definitely feminine" are keeping it off my wishlist ;-) Great description, and I'm happy for you that you seem to like "the new one." Glass trophy for you!
Oh dear, this might be something for the mother-in-law who loved AE for decades and suddenly can't stand it anymore. This lightweight is probably much more in line with her current taste. I'd love to take a sniff when I get the chance.
Thanks for your precise initial description. I really like AE, but not Narciso at all - so it’s not going on the wish list. I’ll stick with the original.
Great first comment on this new fragrance. I really like the bottle too. I don't pay attention to ads anymore; instead, I enjoy such good comments that introduce me to scents. I'll stick with the old AE. I'll have to give this one a sniff.
I can't handle the old AE, but I would definitely give this one a try, despite the Narciso association you mentioned ;-) Thanks for the first comment! :-)
I was hoping for a light version of Aromatics. Unfortunately, I don't like this one at all. I've tested it several times, and all I get is amber. What a shame.
Oh, you really hit the nail on the head for me - but I won't be buying it. If the scent had been launched under a completely new name, it would have had an easier time with me, because I now hold it against it that it has nothing to do with AE.
Spicy Rose has Perles de Lalique - by the way, a beautiful fragrance!