Cabotine Bleu vs Aramis 900
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aramis 900 takes 6 of 7 categories.
Cabotine BleuChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring.
Aramis 900Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Cabotine Bleu1/7
Aramis 9006/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Aramis 900
- Community sentiment
- Cabotine Bleu
- Longevity
- Aramis 900
- Sillage & projection
- Aramis 900
- Value for money
- Aramis 900
- Versatility
- Aramis 900
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aramis 900
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cabotine BleuGrèsAramis 900AramisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 66 votes
Have 25%Had 21%Want 55%
4.06/ 5 · 1,431 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
Category winnerAramis 900Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
59%Like
6%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
66 votes
45%Love
39%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
1,060 votes
Category winnerCabotine BleuMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAramis 900
SillageAramis 900
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAramis 900Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
green92%
white floral84%
aromatic77%
fresh69%
powdery61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
rose84%
earthy77%
warm spicy69%
floral61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both aromatic and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CactusHibiscus Blossom
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyBlue LotusCorianderMarigold
Base
Cotton FlowerPearVetiverWhite Musk
Top
CorianderGreen NotesBrazilian RosewoodBergamotLemon
Heart
RoseCarnationGeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOrris Root
Base
OakmossCivetPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Coriander and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter11
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter80
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAramis 900Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,814
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#947
PerfumerBernard Chant
Launched—
Reviews113
Category winnerAramis 900Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGrès launched Cabotine Bleu in 2003 as a cool, aquatic twist on the original green floral classic. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of watery cactus and hibiscus blossom, giving off a crisp vegetable freshness reminiscent of sliced cucumber. As it settles, blue lotus and lily-of-the-valley bring a soapy floral c…
Reviews →Aramis 900 is a classic woody chypre built around a striking rose, green herbs, dry woods, and moss. It opens sharp and aromatic, then settles into a floral heart with carnation and geranium before the oakmoss, patchouli, and amber base takes over. It suits shoppers who enjoy vintage structure, earthy depth, and a mor…
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, Cabotine Bleu or Aramis 900?
Aramis 900 takes 6 of 7 categories. Cabotine Bleu is rated 4.06/5 from 66 votes; Aramis 900 is rated 4.06/5 from 1,431 votes. Choose Cabotine Bleu for a floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring. Choose Aramis 900 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Cabotine Bleu or Aramis 900?
Aramis 900 lasts longest (Aramis 900 74/100, Cabotine Bleu 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cabotine Bleu or Aramis 900?
Aramis 900 projects furthest (Aramis 900 68/100, Cabotine Bleu 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cabotine Bleu and Aramis 900 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and floral accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Coriander and Vetiver.
Is Cabotine Bleu or Aramis 900 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cabotine Bleu is the stronger pick. For winter, Aramis 900 is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cabotine Bleu and Aramis 900?
Cabotine Bleu has top notes of Cactus and Hibiscus Blossom, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Blue Lotus, Coriander and Marigold, a base of Cotton Flower, Pear, Vetiver and White Musk. Aramis 900 has top notes of Coriander, Green Notes, Brazilian Rosewood and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Patchouli and Vetiver.
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