The Last Spritz

Clinique

Aromatics Elixir

EDP1971

Medicinal herbs, dark patchouli, and a quiet confidence that doesn't need your opinion.

When to wear
Spring55%
Summer40%
Fall85%
Winter85%
Day45%
Night85%
The take

What works

  • Complex herbal-chypre unlike anything modern
  • Incredible longevity
  • Cult classic with devoted following

Trade-offs

  • Very challenging — green herbal oakmoss is an acquired taste
  • Reformulated post-IFRA
Notes

Top

Aldehydes, Bergamot, Chamomile, Artemisia

Mid

Rose, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Orris

Base

Patchouli, Vetiver, Oakmoss, Musk, Amber

Performance
Longevity85
Excellent
Projection80
Strong
Sillage80
Heavy
Gender
Leans feminine
Price & value
$50–$90Good value
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Details
Perfumer
Bernard Chant