Fragrance comparison

Cabochard vs Dominant

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,298 ratings analysed

6 wins

Cabochard

Grès

3.893,242 votes

Rank #783 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Dominant

Antonio Maretti

3.3856 votes

Rank #32,240 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cabochard takes 6 of 7 categories.

Cabochard
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Dominant
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cabochard6/7

Dominant1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CabochardGrès

DominantAntonio Maretti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 3,242 votes

Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%

3.38/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 51%Had 20%Want 29%

Category winnerCabochardRating 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

20%Love

32%Like

25%Ok

13%Dislike

11%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerCabochardMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityCabochard

SillageCabochard

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value43

Category winnerCabochardBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

leather77%

mossy69%

tobacco61%

aromatic100%

herbal91%

soft spicy83%

citrus74%

warm spicy65%

anis56%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both aromatic

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

AppleLemonCardamom

Heart

SageTarragonGeranium

Base

OakmossVanillaCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesSage, Tarragon, Lemon and Geranium. 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–

Spring73

Summer67

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night71

Category winnerDominantMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex62

Women26

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#783

PerfumerBernard Chant

Launched—

Reviews266

Overall rank#32,240

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerCabochardHigher 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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Dominant opens with a brisk mix of lemon, apple and cardamom, then settles into an aromatic green heart with sage, tarragon and geranium. It reads fresh, slightly sweet and easy to wear, with a clean, shampoo-like feel. The oakmoss, vanilla and cashmere wood base softens it rather than making it heavy. Based on the av…

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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 Dominant?

Cabochard takes 6 of 7 categories. Cabochard is rated 3.89/5 from 3,242 votes; Dominant is rated 3.38/5 from 56 votes. Choose Cabochard for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Dominant for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cabochard or Dominant?

Cabochard lasts longest (Cabochard 72/100, Dominant 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cabochard or Dominant?

Cabochard projects furthest (Cabochard 66/100, Dominant 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cabochard and Dominant smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Sage, Tarragon, Lemon and Geranium.

Is Cabochard or Dominant better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dominant is the stronger pick. For winter, Cabochard is the stronger pick. Dominant suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cabochard and Dominant?

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. Dominant has top notes of Apple, Lemon and Cardamom, heart notes of Sage, Tarragon and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Vanilla and Cashmere Wood.