Apexa
byClinique
Aromatics Elixir
- Elixir
- Released 1971
Perfumer: Bernard Chant
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5 members wear this
- Wears
- 12
- Reviews
- 1
- Stories
- 1
- Discussions
- 1
Main accords
- Spicy
- Aromatic
- Woody
- Earthy
- Rose
- Herbal
- Warm Spicy
- Aldehydic
- Mossy
- Patchouli
- Floral
- Resinous
Notes
Bigger means more dominant, as voted by the community.
Top notes
Aldehydes
Bergamot
Brazilian Rosewood
Chamomile
Clary Sage
Coriander
Geranium
Lemon Verbena
Heart notes
Carnation
Jasmine
Orange Blossom
Orris Root
Rose
Tuberose
Ylang-Ylang
Base notes
Incense
Moss
Musk
Patchouli
Sandalwood
Vetiver
Performance
Community averages out of 5.
When it gets worn
Tagged by members on their own wears.
Seasons
- Fall39%
- Winter31%
- Spring20%
- Summer10%
Occasions
- Night Out21%
- Date17%
- Vacation14%
- Chill Time13%
- Special Occasion13%
- Social Plans12%
- Work / School10%
- Errands0%
Time of day
- Night24%
- All Day24%
- Evening20%
- Afternoon14%
- Morning11%
- Bedtime7%
Vibes
- Bold17%
- Sexy16%
- Adventurous13%
- Fresh12%
- Focused10%
- Confident9%
- Spiritual9%
- Clean8%
Stories1 story
Moments with Aromatics Elixir, captured by the community.
Recent wears
What it was like on skin, straight from the journal.
GodeSmeals
Subversivepink
Definitely smells like 1971.
the other fella
Ultimate chypre?
Chilling at home, decided to give this a first wear. Pretty unique and unusual today, but probably ubiquitous a few decades ago. Very
S. Elizabeth
- Morning
Give me some idgaf attitude please!
My publisher wants me to film a 60 second video for Amazon about me as an author talking a bit about my new book and I am really anxious
Reviews1 review
Honest impressions from people who actually wore it.
How people react5 reactions
Every reaction from the community, plus a few words from members.
- Love it
- 40%
- Like it
- 20%
- Mixed
- 0%
- Not for me
- 20%
- Hate it
- 20%
Love it: Starts a little sharp, but mellows into a well-balanced herbal chypre.
GodeSmeals Hate it: Overwhelming, repulsive
JFW
Discussions1 discussion
Questions, debates and hot takes about Aromatics Elixir.
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