Fragrance comparison

Axis Red Caviar vs Cabotine

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5,261 ratings analysed

Axis Red Caviar

Axis

3.6736 votes

Rank #21,765 WoodySweet

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36%scent match

Some overlap

5 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 5 of 7 categories.

Axis Red Caviar
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Cabotine
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Axis Red Caviar2/7

Cabotine5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Axis Red CaviarAxis

CabotineGrès

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 28%Had 27%Want 44%

3.68/ 5 · 5,225 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerCabotineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

28%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

23%Dislike

3%Hate

5,225 votes

Category winnerAxis Red CaviarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityCabotine

SillageCabotine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value84

Category winnerCabotineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

floral69%

soft spicy61%

floral100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fruity69%

woody61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both floral, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperTangerineRaspberryPeachPomegranate

Heart

OrchidFreesiaRoseHeliotropeViolet Leaf

Base

SandalwoodVanilleAmberPatchouli

Top

CorianderOrange BlossomCassiaBlack CurrantPlumTangerinePeach

Heart

TuberoseHiacynthCarnationJasmineGingerYlang-YlangRoseFreesia

Base

CivetMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarAmberTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Peach, Freesia 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

Spring78

Summer56

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night54

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAxis Red CaviarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex0

Women80

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,765

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#1,591

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerCabotineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Axis Red Caviar is a soft fruity floral with a juicy pomegranate, peach and raspberry opening, then a powdery floral heart over vanilla, amber, sandalwood and patchouli. It reads smooth, lightly spicy and easy to wear. Reviewers describe it as office-friendly, subtle and a little sensual, with a lighter, fresher feel …

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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, Axis Red Caviar or Cabotine?

Cabotine takes 5 of 7 categories. Axis Red Caviar is rated 3.67/5 from 36 votes; Cabotine is rated 3.68/5 from 5,225 votes. Choose Axis Red Caviar for a woody and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Cabotine for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Axis Red Caviar or Cabotine?

Cabotine lasts longest (Cabotine 74/100, Axis Red Caviar 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Axis Red Caviar or Cabotine?

Cabotine projects furthest (Cabotine 69/100, Axis Red Caviar 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Axis Red Caviar and Cabotine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Peach, Freesia and Rose.

Is Axis Red Caviar or Cabotine better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Axis Red Caviar and Cabotine?

Axis Red Caviar has top notes of Pink Pepper, Tangerine, Raspberry and Peach, heart notes of Orchid, Freesia, Rose and Heliotrope, a base of Sandalwood, Vanille, Amber and Patchouli. 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.