Fragrance comparison

Cabochard Parfum vs Step On Earth

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 354 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cabochard Parfum

Grès

4.35311 votes

Rank #4,199 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Step On Earth

Mith

4.3043 votes

Rank #15,032 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cabochard Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cabochard Parfum
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Step On Earth
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cabochard Parfum4/7

Step On Earth3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cabochard ParfumGrès

Step On EarthMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 311 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.30/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 61%Had 9%Want 30%

Category winnerCabochard ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

311 votes

51%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerStep On EarthMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityCabochard Parfum

SillageCabochard Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value74

Category winnerStep On EarthBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

mossy61%

aromatic100%

herbal92%

musky84%

soft spicy77%

woody69%

green61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesSpicy NotesTarragonSageAsafoetidaLemonFruity Notes

Heart

GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangOrris RootRose

Base

LeatherOakmossTobaccoPatchouliVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmber

Top

SageLemonPink PepperLavender

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

VetiverHayMuskAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSage, Lemon, Jasmine and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer89

Fall93

Winter44

Day100

Night22

Category winnerStep On EarthMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex53

Women42

Men13

Unisex71

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,199

PerfumerBernard Chant

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#15,032

PerfumerAnne Flipo

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerCabochard ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Grès Cabochard Parfum is an unyielding leather chypre built around bitter oakmoss, dry tobacco, and sharp tarragon. Launched in 1959 by Bernard Chant, it opens with crisp aldehydes and pungent asafoetida before sinking into a dark floral heart of geranium and jasmine. It suits cold weather, evening crisp air, and love…

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Step On Earth is a clean, earthy aromatic built around lemon, pink pepper, sage, vetiver and musk. It opens slightly sharp, then settles into a soft woody, powdery, soapy skin scent with a dry hay-like texture. It suits someone who likes understated fragrance over loud projection. The mood is minimal, calm and a littl…

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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 Parfum or Step On Earth?

Cabochard Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Cabochard Parfum is rated 4.35/5 from 311 votes; Step On Earth is rated 4.30/5 from 43 votes. Choose Cabochard Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Step On Earth for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cabochard Parfum or Step On Earth?

Cabochard Parfum lasts longest (Cabochard Parfum 70/100, Step On Earth 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cabochard Parfum or Step On Earth?

Cabochard Parfum projects furthest (Cabochard Parfum 65/100, Step On Earth 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cabochard Parfum and Step On Earth smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Sage, Lemon, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Cabochard Parfum or Step On Earth better for summer or winter?

For summer, Step On Earth is the stronger pick. For winter, Cabochard Parfum is the stronger pick. Step On Earth suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cabochard Parfum and Step On Earth?

Cabochard Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Spicy Notes, Tarragon and Sage, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orris Root, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Tobacco and Patchouli. Step On Earth has top notes of Sage, Lemon, Pink Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Hay, Musk and Amber.