Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Amber
100%
White Floral
81%
Woody
79%
Aromatic
78%
Floral
75%
Fruity
67%
Sweet
66%
Citrus
65%
Vanilla
63%
Warm Spicy
60%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Amber, White Floral, and Woody) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Amber, White Floral, Woody, and Aromatic among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Amber, White Floral, Woody, and Aromatic among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
Aromatics in BlackbyCliniqueis a Amber Floral fragrance for women.Aromatics in Blackwas launched in 2015. Top notes are Plum Tree, Pink Grapefruit and Bergamot; middle notes are Jasmine, Osmanthus and Neroli; base notes are Myrhh, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.Aromatics in Black is a 2015 update of Clinique's legendary fragrance, Aromatics Elixir from 1971. Intoxicating top notes of plum leaf, pink grapefruit and Italian bergamot extend a tempting invitation.An exotic bouquet of osmanthus and neroli opens to reveal sensual jasmine sambac, delicate and powerful.Base notes of vetiver and tonka bean entwine with precious myrrh.Top Notes: Plum Leaf Accord, Pink Grapefruit and Bergamot.Heart Notes: Osmanthus, Jasmine and Neroli.Base Notes: Myrrh, Vetiver and Tonka Beans.Available as a 50 and 100 ml EDP.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Aromatics in Black office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.