Clinique

Clinique began in 1968 as one of the first prestige beauty brands built around a dermatologist-guided approach, and it has kept a reputation for simple routines and product clarity ever since. While the brand is best known for skincare and makeup, fragrance has been part of the lineup for decades—often positioned around clean, approachable wearability rather than high-concept perfumery. In the broader market, Clinique sits in the prestige-beauty space with wide department-store distribution and an emphasis on reliability, skin comfort, and straightforward naming that makes the range easy to navigate.