Fragrance comparison

Anthracite vs Cabotine

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5,352 ratings analysed

Anthracite

Jacomo

4.13127 votes

Rank #11,632 GreenWhite Floral

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55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Cabotine

Grès

3.685,225 votes

Rank #1,591 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cabotine takes 4 of 7 categories.

Anthracite
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cabotine
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Anthracite3/7

Cabotine4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnthraciteJacomo

CabotineGrès

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 35%Had 21%Want 44%

3.68/ 5 · 5,225 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerAnthraciteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

56%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

127 votes

28%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

23%Dislike

3%Hate

5,225 votes

Category winnerAnthraciteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityCabotine

SillageCabotine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value84

Category winnerCabotineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

floral100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fruity69%

woody61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both white floral, green and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HiacynthBasilBergamotLemon

Heart

NarcissusOrris RootOrange BlossomTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyVioletRoseJasmine

Base

AmberVetiverCedarHeliotropeBenzoinMuskVanilla

Top

CorianderOrange BlossomCassiaBlack CurrantPlumTangerinePeach

Heart

TuberoseHiacynthCarnationJasmineGingerYlang-YlangRoseFreesia

Base

CivetMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarAmberTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesHiacynth, Orange Blossom, Tuberose 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

Summer50

Fall94

Winter78

Day100

Night58

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAnthraciteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex29

Women54

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,632

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#1,591

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerCabotineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anthracite by Jacomo is a complex oriental floral fragrance launched in 1990. It balances green notes like hyacinth and basil against a dense base of vanilla, benzoin, and amber. This scent feels mysterious and dark, suited for cooler weather when you want a fragrance that feels like an enchanted forest.

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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, Anthracite or Cabotine?

Cabotine takes 4 of 7 categories. Anthracite is rated 4.13/5 from 127 votes; Cabotine is rated 3.68/5 from 5,225 votes. Choose Anthracite for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cabotine for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Anthracite or Cabotine?

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

Which projects more, Anthracite or Cabotine?

Cabotine projects furthest (Cabotine 69/100, Anthracite 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anthracite and Cabotine smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and floral accords. Common notes include Hiacynth, Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Rose.

Is Anthracite or Cabotine better for summer or winter?

For summer, Anthracite is the stronger pick. For winter, Anthracite is the stronger pick. Anthracite suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anthracite and Cabotine?

Anthracite has top notes of Hiacynth, Basil, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Narcissus, Orris Root, Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Cedar and Heliotrope. 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.