Fragrance comparison

Beguiled vs Gem Parfum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 273 ratings analysed

Beguiled

Roja Dove

4.07228 votes

Rank #7,392 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Gem Parfum

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.5145 votes

Rank #25,777 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gem Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.

Beguiled
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Gem Parfum
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Beguiled2/7

Gem Parfum5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BeguiledRoja Dove

Gem ParfumVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 228 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

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

44%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

171 votes

62%Love

31%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerGem ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityGem Parfum

SillageGem Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value56

Category winnerGem ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonTangerine

Heart

Ylang YlangJasmineRose

Base

SandalwoodPink PepperPepperPatchouliOrrisRaspberry LeafOakmoss

Top20-40 mins

PeachPlumBrazilian RosewoodCardamomCorianderCypressMyrtle

Heart3-5 hrs

Ylang YlangCarnationClovesJasmineTuberoseRoseIrisOrris

Base8-12 hrs

AmberCivetOakmossPatchouliVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesYlang Ylang, Jasmine, Rose and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Gem Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall65

Winter53

Day100

Night48

Spring29

Summer24

Fall100

Winter94

Day50

Night100

Category winnerBeguiledMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex14

Women82

Men4

Unisex26

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,392

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#25,777

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBeguiledHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Beguiled opens with bright citrus, then settles into a polished floral heart of ylang ylang, jasmine and rose, dusted with pepper and soft orris. It reads elegant first, but not prim. On skin, it often feels clean, spicy and slightly powdery, with sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss giving it a smooth, textured base. It…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Beguiled or Gem Parfum?

Gem Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Beguiled is rated 4.07/5 from 228 votes; Gem Parfum is rated 4.51/5 from 45 votes. Choose Beguiled for a woody and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Gem Parfum for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Beguiled or Gem Parfum?

Gem Parfum lasts longest (Gem Parfum 83/100, Beguiled 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Beguiled or Gem Parfum?

Gem Parfum projects furthest (Gem Parfum 74/100, Beguiled 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Beguiled and Gem Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Ylang Ylang, Jasmine, Rose and Patchouli.

Is Beguiled or Gem Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Beguiled is the stronger pick. For winter, Gem Parfum is the stronger pick. Beguiled suits daytime wear; Gem Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Beguiled and Gem Parfum?

Beguiled has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Tangerine, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Pink Pepper, Pepper and Patchouli. 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.