Fragrance comparison

Cabochard vs Aramis

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8,252 ratings analysed

Cabochard

Grès

3.893,242 votes

Rank #783 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Aramis

3.955,010 votes

Rank #631 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aramis takes 6 of 7 categories.

Cabochard
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Best in winter.
Aramis
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Cabochard0/7

Aramis6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CabochardGrès

AramisAramis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 3,242 votes

Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 5,010 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerAramisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

2,989 votes

41%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

4,229 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAramis

SillageAramis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAramisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

leather77%

mossy69%

tobacco61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

earthy84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

mossy61%

Scent match69%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesSageSpicesTarragonAsafoetidaLemonFruity Notes

Heart

GeraniumOrris RootRoseJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

LeatherOakmossTobaccoVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmber

Top

AldehydesMyrrhArtemisiaThymeBergamotCloverGardenia

Heart

PatchouliSageJasmineCardamomOrris Root

Base

LeatherOakmossMuskVetiverSandalwoodAmberCoconut

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Sage, Orris Root and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAramisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex62

Women26

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#783

PerfumerBernard Chant

Launched—

Reviews266

Overall rank#631

PerfumerBernard Chant

Launched—

Reviews260

Category winnerAramisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Grès Cabochard opens with a sharp flash of aldehydes, bitter tarragon, and herbal sage that feels brisk and cool on skin. Rather than leaning into sweet florals, the top notes immediately signal a dry, austere structure. As the initial fizz settles, a subtle heart of geranium, rose, and jasmine emerges, kept strictly …

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Aramis is a classic leather chypre with a brisk, herbal opening and a dry, mossy backbone. It opens sharp and aromatic, then settles into earthy woods, oakmoss and a firm leather base that gives it a distinctly traditional masculine feel. It usually suits someone who enjoys older-school structure over sweetness. Stron…

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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, Cabochard or Aramis?

Aramis takes 6 of 7 categories. Cabochard is rated 3.89/5 from 3,242 votes; Aramis is rated 3.95/5 from 5,010 votes. Choose Cabochard for a woody and earthy character. Best in winter. Choose Aramis for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cabochard or Aramis?

Aramis lasts longest (Aramis 76/100, Cabochard 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cabochard or Aramis?

Aramis projects furthest (Aramis 69/100, Cabochard 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cabochard and Aramis smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Sage, Orris Root and Jasmine.

Is Cabochard or Aramis better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cabochard is the stronger pick. For winter, Cabochard is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cabochard and Aramis?

Cabochard has top notes of Aldehydes, Sage, Spices and Tarragon, heart notes of Geranium, Orris Root, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Tobacco and Vetiver. Aramis has top notes of Aldehydes, Myrrh, Artemisia and Thyme, heart notes of Patchouli, Sage, Jasmine and Cardamom, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Musk and Vetiver.