Fragrance comparison

Ananda Pearl vs Cabotine

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5,246 ratings analysed

Ananda Pearl

M. Micallef

4.1021 votes

Rank #52,131 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Cabotine

Grès

3.685,225 votes

Rank #1,587 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cabotine takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ananda Pearl
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cabotine
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ananda Pearl2/5

Cabotine3/5

Ratings & consensus: Ananda Pearl
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cabotine
Sillage & projection: Ananda Pearl
Value for money: Cabotine
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cabotine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ananda PearlM. Micallef

CabotineGrès

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 23%Had 17%Want 60%

3.68/ 5 · 5,225 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerAnanda PearlRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

28%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

23%Dislike

3%Hate

5,225 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityCabotine

SillageAnanda Pearl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value84

Category winnerCabotineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

yellow floral77%

powdery65%

floral53%

aquatic42%

floral100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fruity69%

woody61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both fruity and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearMimosaBlack CurrantPlumLemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangVioletRose

Base

White MuskTonka BeanVanilla

Top

CorianderOrange BlossomCassiaBlack CurrantPlumTangerinePeach

Heart

TuberoseHiacynthCarnationJasmineGingerYlang-YlangRoseFreesia

Base

CivetMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarAmberTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Plum, Ylang-Ylang and Rose. 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

Summer64

Fall45

Winter45

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,131

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,587

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerCabotineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ananda Pearl is a bright, airy floral that leans heavily into fruit-forward sweetness. The opening hits with a crisp pear and lemon sparkle, quickly softening into a mimosa-dusted heart. It stays feminine and clean throughout, making it an easy wear for spring days when you want something light, uncomplicated, and pol…

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Cabotine by Grès is a Floral fragrance for women. Cabotine was launched in 1990. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean Claude Delville. Top notes are Coriander, Orange Blossom, Cassia, Black Currant, Plum, Tangerine and Peach; middle notes are Tuberose, Hiacynth, Carnation, Jasmine, Ginger, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Freesia…

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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, Ananda Pearl or Cabotine?

Cabotine takes 3 of 5 categories. Ananda Pearl is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes; Cabotine is rated 3.68/5 from 5,225 votes. Choose Ananda Pearl for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cabotine for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ananda Pearl or Cabotine?

Cabotine lasts longest (Cabotine 74/100, Ananda Pearl 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ananda Pearl or Cabotine?

Ananda Pearl projects furthest (Ananda Pearl 82/100, Cabotine 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ananda Pearl and Cabotine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Plum, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.

Is Ananda Pearl or Cabotine better for summer or winter?

Ananda Pearl suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ananda Pearl and Cabotine?

Ananda Pearl has top notes of Pear, Mimosa, Black Currant and Plum, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Violet and Rose, a base of White Musk, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Cabotine has top notes of Coriander, Orange Blossom, Cassia and Black Currant, heart notes of Tuberose, Hiacynth, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Civet, Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood.