Fragrance comparison

1962 vs Cabaret Pour Homme

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 338 ratings analysed

4 wins

1962

Floris

4.31205 votes

Rank #4,188 AromaticWoody

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51%scent match

Some overlap

Cabaret Pour Homme

Grès

4.20133 votes

Rank #6,976 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1962 takes 4 of 7 categories.

1962
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Cabaret Pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

19624/7

Cabaret Pour Homme2/7

Ratings & consensus: 1962
Community sentiment: 1962
Longevity: 1962
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Cabaret Pour Homme
Versatility: Cabaret Pour Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1962

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1962Floris

Cabaret Pour HommeGrès

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winner1962Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

33%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

205 votes

44%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

133 votes

Category winner1962Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

Longevity1962

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value67

Category winnerCabaret Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

citrus69%

mossy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

lavender65%

sweet53%

fruity42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PeppermintGreen MandarinClovesBergamot

Heart

CypressBasilJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MossAmberCedarMusk

Top

Juniper BerriesPineappleCorianderBasilRosemaryBergamot

Heart

LavenderJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodWormwoodAmberOakmossPatchouliMuskVetiverTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Basil, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer42

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night86

Category winnerCabaret Pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex3

Women3

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,188

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#6,976

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winner1962Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Floris 1962 opens with a sharp burst of peppermint, green mandarin, and bergamot before settling into a dense coniferous heart of cypress, basil, and clove. As the initial citrus fizz dies down, a classic woody base of oakmoss, cedar, and musk takes control on skin. The herbal sharpness keeps the mossy dry-down clean …

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Cabaret Pour Homme by Grès opens with a sharp burst of juniper berries, tart pineapple, and crisp coriander before settling into a warm herbal heart. Perfumer Pierre Bourdon crafted this 2004 composition as a smoother, sweeter evolution of classic aromatic fougeres. As the top notes quiet down, lavender and jasmine bl…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1962 or Cabaret Pour Homme?

1962 takes 4 of 7 categories. 1962 is rated 4.31/5 from 205 votes; Cabaret Pour Homme is rated 4.20/5 from 133 votes. Choose 1962 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Cabaret Pour Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1962 or Cabaret Pour Homme?

They last about the same: 1962 69/100, Cabaret Pour Homme 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1962 or Cabaret Pour Homme?

Projection is very close: 1962 60/100, Cabaret Pour Homme 60/100 for sillage.

Do 1962 and Cabaret Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Basil, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is 1962 or Cabaret Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cabaret Pour Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, 1962 is the stronger pick. Cabaret Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1962 and Cabaret Pour Homme?

1962 has top notes of Peppermint, Green Mandarin, Cloves and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress, Basil, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Moss, Amber, Cedar and Musk. Cabaret Pour Homme has top notes of Juniper Berries, Pineapple, Coriander and Basil, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Wormwood, Amber and Oakmoss.