Aromatics in White
Aromatics in White by Clinique is a feminine-leaning eau de parfum from 2014 in the designer price tier. It opens with labdanum, sichuan pepper and violet leaf, moves into rose, patchouli and orange blossom and dries down to leather, musk, amber, benzoin and vanilla. Expect around 9 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Labdanum Sticky, leathery resin. Dark honey and old books.
- Sichuan Pepper Buzzy, citrus-tinged pepper. Tingles rather than burns.
- Violet Leaf Crisp, watery green with a metallic edge. Cool rather than fresh.
Heart
- Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Orange Blossom Sweet, soapy and sunny. Neroli's warmer sibling.
Dry-down
- Leather Smoky, dry and a bit animal. Can be a new jacket or an old saddle.
- Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
- Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
- Benzoin Sweet balsamic resin. Vanilla-adjacent but drier.
- Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.
Smells like this
- Arquiste Infanta en Flor
- French Avenue Azzure Aoud
- Histoires de Parfums Ambre 114
- Diesel Only The Brave
- Guerlain Habit Rouge
- Amouage Overture 41
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