Clinique's Fragrance: Still A Thing?

Clinique, a cosmetics line founded by the Estee Lauder company in 1968, markets fragrances as part of its line. The company's first fragrance, Aromatics Elixir, was introduced in 1971, and its best-selling fragrance is Happy, introduced in 1997. Clinique has 51 perfumes in its fragrance base, with the earliest edition created in 1971 and the newest from 2024. However, Clinique also offers 100% fragrance-free skincare and makeup products.

Clinique's first fragrance, Aromatics Elixir, was launched in 1971

Aromatics Elixir was considered a non-conformist fragrance for women with sharp green opening notes and a soapy clean finish. It was a departure from the rich spicy orientals or dusty tame florals that women came to consider as the standard fare for much of the 20th century. Chanel and YSL were already moving in this new direction, but Aromatics Elixir was easier to find and more affordable.

The fragrance has a sharp, angular opening before becoming something more comfortable and poised, with a sharp bite in the finish. It has a beautiful opening, with a soft herbal tea note mingling with fast-receding aldehydes and crisp moss. This is followed by a 'floral arrangement' in the brash, American "country-house" style, with a mingling of leaf, wood and floral aromas.

Despite the enduring popularity of Aromatics Elixir, Clinique's best-selling fragrance is actually Happy, introduced in 1997. This zesty citrus-floral scent became well-known through a series of lively television ads featuring the Judy Garland song, "Come on Get Happy".

Clinique's bestselling fragrance is Happy, launched in 1997

Today, Clinique's cosmetics line is 100% fragrance-free. All products in the line go through extensive testing and are held to rigorous standards regarding allergic reactions. Clinique avoids using allergens, irritants and ingredients in ways that could potentially harm your skin.

Clinique's fragrances are made in collaboration with many perfumers

Clinique markets cosmetics and fragrances as part of its line. The first Clinique fragrance, Aromatics Elixir, was introduced in 1971. Clinique has since released 51 perfumes, with the newest released in 2024. Clinique fragrances are made in collaboration with perfumers Alienor Massenet, Sophia Grojsman, Raymond Matts, Ron Winnegrad, Bernard Chant, Laurent Le Guernec, Trudi Loren, Nicolas Beaulieu, Jean Claude Delville, Rodrigo Flores-Roux, Christophe Laudamiel, Olivier Polge and Olivier Cresp. Clinique's best-selling fragrance is Happy, introduced in 1997. The company's products were the first cosmetics line to be allergy-tested and dermatologist-driven. Today, Clinique's products are 100% fragrance-free.

Clinique's products are now 100% fragrance-free

Clinique is a cosmetics line founded by the Estee Lauder company in 1968. The company's products were the first cosmetics line to be allergy-tested and dermatologist-driven. Today, Clinique's products are 100% fragrance-free. All products in the line go through extensive testing and are held to rigorous standards regarding allergic reactions. Clinique avoids using allergens, irritants and ingredients that could potentially harm your skin.

Despite this, Clinique markets fragrances as part of its line. The first Clinique fragrance, Aromatics Elixir, was introduced in 1971. This distinct fragrance has been a signature scent for multiple generations of women. Clinique has 51 perfumes in its fragrance base. The earliest edition was created in 1971 and the newest is from 2024. Clinique fragrances were made in collaboration with perfumers Alienor Massenet, Sophia Grojsman, Raymond Matts, Ron Winnegrad, Bernard Chant, Laurent Le Guernec, Trudi Loren, Nicolas Beaulieu, Jean Claude Delville, Rodrigo Flores-Roux, Christophe Laudamiel, Olivier Polge and Olivier Cresp. Clinique's best-selling fragrance is Happy, introduced in 1997. This zesty citrus-floral scent bounced into the national consciousness through a series of lively television ads featuring the Judy Garland song, "Come on Get Happy".

Clinique's latest fragrance was released in 2024

Today, Clinique's skincare products are 100% fragrance-free. The company avoids using allergens, irritants, and ingredients that could potentially harm the skin. Clinique continuously re-examines ingredients with researchers, formulators, clinicians, and board-certified dermatologists to ensure its products are safe and effective.

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