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Câline vs Tubereuse 40 New York

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

Updated 388 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Câline takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Câline

    Choose it for a fresh and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

  • Tubereuse 40 New York

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Câline4/7
Tubereuse 40 New York3/7
Ratings & consensus
Câline
Community sentiment
Câline
Longevity
Tubereuse 40 New York
Sillage & projection
Câline
Value for money
Câline
Versatility
Tubereuse 40 New York
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Tubereuse 40 New York

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
CâlineJean Patou
Tubereuse 40 New YorkLe Labo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.11/ 5 · 96 votes
Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%
3.91/ 5 · 292 votes
Have 37%Had 12%Want 52%
Category winnerCâlineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
44%Love
39%Like
4%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate

96 votes

35%Love
39%Like
12%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate

292 votes

Category winnerCâlineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityTubereuse 40 New York

SillageCâline

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value45
¤ Price value20
Category winnerCâlineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh100%
aldehydic92%
citrus84%
white floral77%
woody69%
floral61%
white floral100%
citrus90%
woody80%
tuberose70%
sweet60%
aromatic50%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AldehydesNeroliBergamotMimosaBasilMandarin Orange
Heart
JasminePatchouliCarnationGingerCorianderRoseYlang-YlangCyclamen
Base
oak mossVirginia CedarMuskSandalwoodAmberFrench labdanum
Top30 to 45 minutes
African Orange FlowerBergamotTangerinePetitgrain
Heart2 to 4 hours
TuberoseJasmineSandalwoodMimosaVirginia CedarRose
Base3 to 6 hours
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)oak moss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mimosa, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Tubereuse 40 New York, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer63
Fall0
Winter60
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall43
Winter14
Day100
Night18
Category winnerTubereuse 40 New YorkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men6
Unisex28
Women67
Men7
Unisex52
Women41
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,390

PerfumerHenri Giboulet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,735

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerTubereuse 40 New YorkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Câline by Jean Patou is a crisp vintage chypre floral launched in 1964. It opens with sharp aldehydes, bitter neroli, and basil, before settling into a warm heart of carnation and jasmine. A classic mossy base of oakmoss and sandalwood makes it perfect for spring afternoons when you want a green, sophisticated skin sc…

Reviews →

Tubereuse 40 New York by Le Labo is an unexpected take on white floral perfumery. Instead of a thick, buttery flower, the composition opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, tangerine, and petitgrain that quickly recalls a classic European cologne. African orange flower adds a sunny brightness before revealing a polite …

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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, Câline or Tubereuse 40 New York?

Câline takes 4 of 7 categories. Câline is rated 4.11/5 from 96 votes; Tubereuse 40 New York is rated 3.91/5 from 292 votes. Choose Câline for a fresh and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Tubereuse 40 New York for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Câline or Tubereuse 40 New York?

Tubereuse 40 New York lasts longest (Tubereuse 40 New York 61/100, Câline 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Câline or Tubereuse 40 New York?

Câline projects furthest (Câline 64/100, Tubereuse 40 New York 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Câline and Tubereuse 40 New York smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mimosa, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Câline or Tubereuse 40 New York better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tubereuse 40 New York is the stronger pick. For winter, Câline is the stronger pick. Tubereuse 40 New York suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Câline and Tubereuse 40 New York?

Câline has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Bergamot and Mimosa, heart notes of Jasmine, Patchouli, Carnation and Ginger, a base of oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood. Tubereuse 40 New York has top notes of African Orange Flower, Bergamot, Tangerine and Petitgrain, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Mimosa, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and oak moss.

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