Basile vs Cabotine
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
BasileChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.
CabotineChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Basile3/7
Cabotine3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Basile
- Community sentiment
- Basile
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Cabotine
- Value for money
- Cabotine
- Versatility
- Basile
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cabotine
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BasileBasileCabotineGrèsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 154 votes
Have 47%Had 15%Want 38%
3.68/ 5 · 5,225 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerBasileRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
42%Like
3%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
154 votes
28%Love
41%Like
6%Ok
23%Dislike
3%Hate
5,225 votes
Category winnerBasileMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageCabotine
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCabotineBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
white floral84%
citrus77%
cinnamon69%
earthy61%
floral100%
white floral92%
aromatic84%
green77%
fruity69%
woody61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both white floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CloveTangerineCinnamonYlang-YlangAfrican Orange Flower
Heart
IrisRoseTuberoseJasmine
Base
Sandalwoodoak mossAmberPatchouli
Top
CorianderOrange BlossomCassiaBlack CurrantPlumTangerinePeach
Heart
TuberoseHiacynthCarnationJasmineGingerYlang-YlangRoseFreesia
Base
CivetMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarAmberTonka BeanVanilla
InformationalShared notesTangerine, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring71
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter38
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBasileMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,468
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#1,587
PerfumerJean Claude Delville
Launched—
Reviews206
Category winnerCabotineHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBasile is an overlooked 1980s classic that delivers a dense, spice-laden orange blossom and ylang-ylang opening before settling into a dry oakmoss and patchouli base. It offers an earthy, retro alternative to modern sugary scents. This fragrance is built for cool weather, wrapping the wearer in a sophisticated, dry wa…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Basile or Cabotine?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Basile is rated 4.29/5 from 154 votes; Cabotine is rated 3.68/5 from 5,225 votes. Choose Basile for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Cabotine for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Basile or Cabotine?
They last about the same: Basile 74/100, Cabotine 74/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Basile or Cabotine?
Projection is very close: Cabotine 69/100, Basile 67/100 for sillage.
Do Basile and Cabotine smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Tuberose.
Is Basile or Cabotine better for summer or winter?
For summer, Basile is the stronger pick. For winter, Basile is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Basile and Cabotine?
Basile has top notes of Clove, Tangerine, Cinnamon and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, oak moss, 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.
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