Fragrance comparison

Câline vs Vesper Glitz

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 610 ratings analysed

5 wins

Câline

Jean Patou

4.1196 votes

Rank #32,512 FreshAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Vesper Glitz

Ex Nihilo

3.99514 votes

Rank #7,118 Yellow FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Câline takes 5 of 7 categories.

Câline
Choose it for a fresh and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Vesper Glitz
Choose it for a yellow floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Câline5/7

Vesper Glitz2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CâlineJean Patou

Vesper GlitzEx Nihilo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.99/ 5 · 514 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

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

36%Love

38%Like

18%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

514 votes

Category winnerCâlineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVesper Glitz

SillageCâline

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value28

Category winnerCâlineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

aldehydic92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

woody69%

floral61%

yellow floral100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both white floral and citrus

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

Top15-30 mins

NeroliMandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmineMimosa

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaTonka BeanMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Mimosa, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Vesper Glitz, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall0

Winter60

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer73

Fall0

Winter25

Day100

Night45

Category winnerCâlineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex28

Women67

Men0

Unisex7

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,512

PerfumerHenri Giboulet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,118

PerfumerNadège Le Garlantezec

Launched—

Reviews56

Category winnerVesper GlitzHigher 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…

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Vesper Glitz by Ex Nihilo is a sunny, golden floral perfume that feels like warm afternoon sunlight soaking into clean skin. The scent kicks off with a bright burst of sparkling mandarin orange and fresh neroli, spiced with a light pinch of pink pepper. As the citrus settles, creamy ylang-ylang and powdery mimosa take…

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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 Vesper Glitz?

Câline takes 5 of 7 categories. Câline is rated 4.11/5 from 96 votes; Vesper Glitz is rated 3.99/5 from 514 votes. Choose Câline for a fresh and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Vesper Glitz for a yellow floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Câline or Vesper Glitz?

Vesper Glitz lasts longest (Vesper Glitz 63/100, Câline 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Câline or Vesper Glitz?

Câline projects furthest (Câline 64/100, Vesper Glitz 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Câline and Vesper Glitz smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Neroli, Mimosa, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.

Is Câline or Vesper Glitz better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Câline and Vesper Glitz?

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. Vesper Glitz has top notes of Neroli, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Cedar.