Fragrance comparison

1982 vs Gem Eau de Toilette

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 598 ratings analysed

1982

Majouri

4.2040 votes

Rank #28,220 AromaticCitrus

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43%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Gem Eau de Toilette

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.32558 votes

Rank #1,989 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gem Eau de Toilette takes 6 of 8 categories.

1982
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gem Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

19822/8

Gem Eau de Toilette6/8

Ratings & consensus: Gem Eau de Toilette
Community sentiment: Gem Eau de Toilette
Longevity: Gem Eau de Toilette
Sillage & projection: Gem Eau de Toilette
Value for money: 1982
Versatility: 1982
Note pyramid (duration): Gem Eau de Toilette
Fragranxe ranking: Gem Eau de Toilette

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1982Majouri

Gem Eau de ToiletteVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 53%

4.32/ 5 · 558 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerGem Eau de ToiletteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

50%Love

40%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

558 votes

Category winnerGem Eau de ToiletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityGem Eau de Toilette

SillageGem Eau de Toilette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value39

Category winner1982Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

woody83%

warm spicy74%

earthy65%

musky56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonCorianderYellow MandarinBlack Pepper

Heart1 to 2 hours

GingerYlang-YlangOrris RootCloves

Base2 to 4 hours

VetiverMuskSageCedar

Top20-30 mins

PlumPeachBrazilian RosewoodCardamomCorianderCypressMyrtle

Heart3-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineTuberoseClovesRoseIrisOrris Root

Base8-10+ hrs

CivetOakmossAmberPatchouliVanillaVetiver

Category winnerGem Eau de ToiletteLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall59

Winter41

Day100

Night33

Spring38

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Category winner1982Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex52

Women14

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,220

PerfumerChristian Vermorel

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#1,989

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winnerGem Eau de ToiletteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1982 by Majouri is a fresh woody spicy fragrance built around bright citrus, gentle culinary herbs, and clean dry woods. It opens with an energetic splash of lemon and yellow mandarin, dusted with coriander and crisp black pepper. As the sharp citrus settles, ginger adds a warm bite alongside subtle powdery orris root…

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Van Cleef & Arpels Gem Eau de Toilette opens with a rich wave of spiced plum, ripe peach, and crushed coriander seeds. Created in 1987 by perfumer Roger Pellegrino, this classic fruity chypre balances juicy stone fruit against a deep spine of Brazilian rosewood, carnation, and earthy oakmoss. As the fragrance settles …

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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, 1982 or Gem Eau de Toilette?

Gem Eau de Toilette takes 6 of 8 categories. 1982 is rated 4.20/5 from 40 votes; Gem Eau de Toilette is rated 4.32/5 from 558 votes. Choose 1982 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gem Eau de Toilette for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1982 or Gem Eau de Toilette?

Gem Eau de Toilette lasts longest (Gem Eau de Toilette 79/100, 1982 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1982 or Gem Eau de Toilette?

Gem Eau de Toilette projects furthest (Gem Eau de Toilette 72/100, 1982 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1982 and Gem Eau de Toilette smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Ylang-Ylang, Orris Root and Cloves.

Is 1982 or Gem Eau de Toilette better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1982 is the stronger pick. For winter, Gem Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. 1982 suits daytime wear; Gem Eau de Toilette suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1982 and Gem Eau de Toilette?

1982 has top notes of Lemon, Coriander, Yellow Mandarin and Black Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Ylang-Ylang, Orris Root and Cloves, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Sage and Cedar. Gem Eau de Toilette has top notes of Plum, Peach, Brazilian Rosewood and Cardamom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Amber and Patchouli.