Fragrance comparison

Cabotine Bleu vs Raboob

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 68 ratings analysed

Cabotine Bleu

Grès

4.0666 votes

Rank #16,814 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Raboob

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #64,168 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Raboob takes 2 of 3 categories.

Cabotine Bleu
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Raboob
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Cabotine Bleu1/3

Raboob2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cabotine BleuGrès

RaboobNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 25%Had 21%Want 55%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

59%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

66 votes

50%Love

0%Like

50%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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage94

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRaboob

SillageRaboob

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

white floral84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CactusHibiscus Blossom

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyBlue LotusCorianderMarigold

Base

Cotton FlowerPearVetiverWhite Musk

Top

RoseAgarwood (Oud)LemonBergamotJasmineWhite FlowersMarigoldSaffron

Heart

AmberSageCardamomCashmirwoodYlang-YlangCedarLily-of-the-ValleyHoney

Base

PatchouliPrecious WoodsWhite MuskOakmossVetiverLeatherGurjan balsamSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Marigold, Vetiver and White Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,814

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#64,168

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCabotine BleuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Grès 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…

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Raboob by Nabeel is a dense, warming oriental blend that centers on the classic combination of rose and agarwood. Cardamom and saffron add dry, spicy warmth, while leather and patchouli anchor the base. It is a bold choice for chilly autumn evenings, suited for those who appreciate heavy Middle Eastern profiles.

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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, Cabotine Bleu or Raboob?

Raboob takes 2 of 3 categories. Cabotine Bleu is rated 4.06/5 from 66 votes; Raboob is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Cabotine Bleu for a floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Raboob for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Cabotine Bleu or Raboob?

Raboob lasts longest (Raboob 80/100, Cabotine Bleu 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cabotine Bleu or Raboob?

Raboob projects furthest (Raboob 94/100, Cabotine Bleu 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cabotine Bleu and Raboob smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Marigold, Vetiver and White Musk.

What are the notes in Cabotine Bleu and Raboob?

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. Raboob has top notes of Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Amber, Sage, Cardamom and Cashmirwood, a base of Patchouli, Precious Woods, White Musk and Oakmoss.