Fragrance comparison

Cabotine vs Gabrielle Essence

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 9,012 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cabotine

Grès

3.685,225 votes

Rank #1,516 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Gabrielle Essence

Chanel

4.063,787 votes

Rank #28,533 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cabotine takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cabotine
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Gabrielle Essence
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cabotine4/7

Gabrielle Essence3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CabotineGrès

Gabrielle EssenceChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 5,225 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 3,787 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerGabrielle EssenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

23%Dislike

3%Hate

5,225 votes

40%Love

37%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

3,787 votes

Category winnerGabrielle EssenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCabotine

SillageCabotine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value36

Category winnerCabotineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fruity69%

woody61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

woody69%

tuberose61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderOrange BlossomCassiaBlack CurrantPlumTangerinePeach

Heart

TuberoseHiacynthCarnationJasmineGingerYlang-YlangRoseFreesia

Base

CivetMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarAmberTonka BeanVanilla

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesPeachRed FruitsBlack CurrantPetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

White FlowersTuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineOrange BlossomCoconut

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Black Currant, Peach and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Gabrielle Essence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day100

Night37

Category winnerGabrielle EssenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Work 36%Casual 30%Date 25%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,516

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#28,533

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCabotineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cabotine by Grès is a Floral fragrance for women. Cabotine was launched in 1990. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean Claude Delville. Top notes are Coriander, Orange Blossom, Cassia, Black Currant, Plum, Tangerine and Peach; middle notes are Tuberose, Hiacynth, Carnation, Jasmine, Ginger, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Freesia…

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Chanel Gabrielle Essence delivers a lush wash of sunlit white petals, tart red berries, and ripe peach. It is bright yet creamy. Olivier Polge crafted this Eau de Parfum with a heavier dose of Grasse tuberose and milky sandalwood than the original Gabrielle, giving it serious presence without turning harsh. The first …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cabotine or Gabrielle Essence?

Cabotine takes 4 of 7 categories. Cabotine is rated 3.68/5 from 5,225 votes; Gabrielle Essence is rated 4.06/5 from 3,787 votes. Choose Cabotine for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Gabrielle Essence for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cabotine or Gabrielle Essence?

Cabotine lasts longest (Cabotine 74/100, Gabrielle Essence 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cabotine or Gabrielle Essence?

Cabotine projects furthest (Cabotine 69/100, Gabrielle Essence 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cabotine and Gabrielle Essence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Black Currant, Peach and Tuberose.

Is Cabotine or Gabrielle Essence better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cabotine is the stronger pick. For winter, Gabrielle Essence is the stronger pick. Gabrielle Essence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cabotine and Gabrielle Essence?

Cabotine has top notes of Coriander, Orange Blossom, Cassia and Black Currant, heart notes of Tuberose, Hiacynth, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Civet, Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Gabrielle Essence has top notes of Citruses, Peach, Red Fruits and Black Currant, heart notes of White Flowers, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla.