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Aromatics Elixir
meets Gypsy Water.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Bergamot · Orris Root · Incense · Sandalwood

Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with aromatic; Eau de parfum leads with woody. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Clinique Aromatics Elixir bottle
Clinique

Aromatics Elixir

Concentration not recorded

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Gypsy Water bottle
Byredo

Gypsy Water

Eau de parfum

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedEau de parfum
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originNot yet verifiedSweden
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed year19712008
Leading accordsaromatic · woody · earthywoody · aromatic · fresh spicy
Notes unique to this recordChamomile, Aldehydes, Clary Sage, Coriander, Geranium, Lemon Verbena, Brazilian Rosewood, Carnation, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Vetiver, MuskJuniper, Lemon, Pepper, Pine needles, Vanilla, Amber
Longevity / 54.23 · 2,384 votes2.56 · 4,683 votes
Projection / 43.10 · 2,596 votes1.67 · 4,945 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

Aromatics Elixir

Eau de parfum · France listing

Alcohol denat., Fragrance (parfum), Water aqua eau, Pogostemon cablin (patchouli) oil, Benzyl salicylate, Geraniol, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Eugenol, Benzyl benzoate, Hexyl cinnamal, Citral, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl cinnamate, Citronellol, Farnesol, Limonene, Coumarin, Evernia prunastri (oakmoss) extract, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Rose flower oil/extract, Terpineol, Lavandula oil/extract, Cedrus atlantica oil/extract, Citrus aurantium peel oil, Anethole, Isoeugenol, Jasmine oil/extract, Juniperus virginiana oil, Linalyl acetate, Dimethyl phenethyl acetate, Cananga odorata oil/extract, Beta-caryophyllene, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Geranyl acetate, Pinene, Methyl salicylate, Benzaldehyde, Amyl salicylate, Citrus aurantium flower oil, Myroxylon pereirae oil/extract, Camphor, Isoeugenyl acetate, Vanillin, Citric acid, Benzoic acid, Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Green 5 (CI 61570), Red 4 (CI 14700)

Official French storefront declaration. Formula reference is preserved; check the packaging of your bottle for its batch-specific list.

Source: Clinique official French storefront ingredient declaration · Checked 2026-09-22 · Formula reference ILN54083

Gypsy Water

Eau de parfum · US listing · 50 mL and 100 mL and 250 mL

Alcohol, Parfum (fragrance), Aqua (water), Limonene, Linalool, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Citral, Bht, Geraniol.

Source: Byredo official US product page · Checked 2026-09-22

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed aromatic and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Eau de parfum

Start here if the listed woody and aromatic direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.