Cabaret vs 4 Saisons: Ete
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
4 Saisons: Ete takes 2 of 4 categories.
CabaretChoose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
4 Saisons: EteChoose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cabaret1/4
4 Saisons: Ete2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 4 Saisons: Ete
- Sillage & projection
- 4 Saisons: Ete
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cabaret
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CabaretGrès4 Saisons: EteGuy BoucharaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 1,093 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 21%Had 14%Want 64%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
44%Like
2%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
1,093 votes
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity4 Saisons: Ete
Sillage4 Saisons: Ete
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
floral92%
rose84%
powdery77%
amber69%
warm spicy61%
floral100%
fresh86%
white floral72%
rose58%
violet44%
green30%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both floral and rose
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RosePeonyLily-of-the-Valley
Heart
IncenseIrisViolet
Base
PatchouliMuskSandalwoodNerium OleanderAmber
Top15-30 mins
FreesiaViolet
Heart2-4 hrs
Lily-of-the-ValleyPeonyJasmineRoseIris
Base6-8 hrs
CedarMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesRose, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Iris. Durations are only published for 4 Saisons: Ete, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring98
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,993
PerfumerMichel Almairac
Launched—
Reviews175
Overall rank#60,050
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCabaretHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMichel Almairac created Cabaret by Grès in 2002 as an unconventional chypre floral for women. The fragrance opens with dry rose, crisp peony, and soft lily-of-the-valley before shifting into a cooler heart of smoky incense, powdery iris, and violet. As the scent settles, a woody base of patchouli, cedar-tinted sandalw…
Reviews →Guy Bouchara 4 Saisons: Ete opens with a dewy splash of freesia and cool violet petals. The initial spritz feels clean and crisp. Within ten minutes, the crisp green edge softens into a garden bouquet of lily-of-the-valley, pink peony, and velvety rose. Iris adds a subtle cosmetic powder nuance without turning thick o…
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, Cabaret or 4 Saisons: Ete?
4 Saisons: Ete takes 2 of 4 categories. Cabaret is rated 3.98/5 from 1,093 votes; 4 Saisons: Ete is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Cabaret for a woody and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose 4 Saisons: Ete for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Cabaret or 4 Saisons: Ete?
4 Saisons: Ete lasts longest (4 Saisons: Ete 100/100, Cabaret 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cabaret or 4 Saisons: Ete?
4 Saisons: Ete projects furthest (4 Saisons: Ete 75/100, Cabaret 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cabaret and 4 Saisons: Ete smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and rose accords. Common notes include Rose, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Iris.
Is Cabaret or 4 Saisons: Ete better for summer or winter?
4 Saisons: Ete suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cabaret and 4 Saisons: Ete?
Cabaret has top notes of Rose, Peony and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Incense, Iris and Violet, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Sandalwood and Nerium Oleander. 4 Saisons: Ete has top notes of Freesia and Violet, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Peony, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Cedar, Musk and Amber.
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