Fragrance comparison

#371 Irotique vs Gem Parfum

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 67 ratings analysed

#371 Irotique

Le Ré Noir

3.9522 votes

Rank #44,151 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Gem Parfum

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.5145 votes

Rank #23,272 WoodyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gem Parfum takes 5 of 6 categories.

#371 Irotique
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gem Parfum
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

#371 Irotique0/6

Gem Parfum5/6

Ratings & consensus: Gem Parfum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gem Parfum
Sillage & projection: Gem Parfum
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Gem Parfum
Fragranxe ranking: Gem Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

#371 IrotiqueLe Ré Noir

Gem ParfumVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 32%Had 10%Want 57%

4.51/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 48%Had 16%Want 37%

Category winnerGem ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

55%Like

18%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

62%Love

31%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityGem Parfum

SillageGem Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

violet61%

woody100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IrisSandalwoodWhite ChocolateCardamomCivetChocolatePatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-40 mins

PeachPlumBrazilian RosewoodCardamomCorianderCypressMyrtle

Heart3-5 hrs

Ylang YlangCarnationClovesJasmineTuberoseRoseIrisOrris

Base8-12 hrs

AmberCivetOakmossPatchouliVanillaVetiver

Category winnerGem ParfumLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring29

Summer24

Fall100

Winter94

Day45

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Date 45%Party 26%Casual 17%Work 12%

Men4

Unisex26

Women70

Date 39%Party 25%Casual 19%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,151

PerfumerValery Sokolov

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#23,272

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerGem ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Ré Noir #371 Irotique is an earthy, decadent spin on rooty orris butter and dark gourmand warmth. It does not smell like clean laundry. The opening punches forward with raw, earthy iris root and a sharp crack of green cardamom before sinking into creamy white chocolate and shaved dark cacao. Grounding the base is a…

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Gem Parfum by Van Cleef & Arpels is a lavish fruity chypre that captures the bold, unapologetic character of late eighties perfumery. The fragrance opens with a rich wave of stewed peach and ripe dark plum, dusted with dry coriander and cardamom spices. As the initial brightness settles, a plush floral core of clove-s…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, #371 Irotique or Gem Parfum?

Gem Parfum takes 5 of 6 categories. #371 Irotique is rated 3.95/5 from 22 votes; Gem Parfum is rated 4.51/5 from 45 votes. Choose #371 Irotique for a powdery and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gem Parfum for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, #371 Irotique or Gem Parfum?

Gem Parfum lasts longest (Gem Parfum 83/100, #371 Irotique 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #371 Irotique or Gem Parfum?

Gem Parfum projects furthest (Gem Parfum 74/100, #371 Irotique 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #371 Irotique and Gem Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Iris, Cardamom, Civet and Patchouli.

Is #371 Irotique or Gem Parfum better for summer or winter?

#371 Irotique suits evening wear; Gem Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #371 Irotique and Gem Parfum?

#371 Irotique features Iris, Sandalwood, White Chocolate, Cardamom and Civet. Gem Parfum has top notes of Peach, Plum, Brazilian Rosewood and Cardamom, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Carnation, Cloves and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Civet, Oakmoss and Patchouli.