Cabotine vs Gem Eau de Toilette
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gem Eau de Toilette takes 4 of 7 categories.
CabotineChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Gem Eau de ToiletteChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cabotine2/7
Gem Eau de Toilette4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Gem Eau de Toilette
- Community sentiment
- Gem Eau de Toilette
- Longevity
- Gem Eau de Toilette
- Sillage & projection
- Gem Eau de Toilette
- Value for money
- Cabotine
- Versatility
- Tie
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cabotine
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CabotineGrèsGem Eau de ToiletteVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.68/ 5 · 5,225 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.32/ 5 · 558 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
Category winnerGem Eau de ToiletteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
41%Like
6%Ok
23%Dislike
3%Hate
5,225 votes
50%Love
40%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
558 votes
Category winnerGem Eau de ToiletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGem Eau de Toilette
SillageGem Eau de Toilette
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCabotineBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
white floral92%
aromatic84%
green77%
fruity69%
woody61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
white floral61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CorianderOrange BlossomCassiaBlack CurrantPlumTangerinePeach
Heart
TuberoseHiacynthCarnationJasmineGingerYlang-YlangRoseFreesia
Base
CivetMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarAmberTonka BeanVanilla
Top20-30 mins
PlumPeachBrazilian RosewoodCardamomCorianderCypressMyrtle
Heart3-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineTuberoseClovesRoseIrisOrris Root
Base8-10+ hrs
CivetOakmossAmberPatchouliVanillaVetiver
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Plum, Peach and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Gem Eau de Toilette, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter38
Day–
Night–
Spring38
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day58
Night100
Category winnerTieMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,591
PerfumerJean Claude Delville
Launched—
Reviews206
Overall rank#2,027
PerfumerRoger Pellegrino
Launched—
Reviews36
Category winnerCabotineHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCabotine 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…
Reviews →Van Cleef & Arpels Gem Eau de Toilette opens with a rich wave of spiced plum, ripe peach, and crushed coriander seeds. Created in 1987 by perfumer Roger Pellegrino, this classic fruity chypre balances juicy stone fruit against a deep spine of Brazilian rosewood, carnation, and earthy oakmoss. As the fragrance settles …
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 or Gem Eau de Toilette?
Gem Eau de Toilette takes 4 of 7 categories. Cabotine is rated 3.68/5 from 5,225 votes; Gem Eau de Toilette is rated 4.32/5 from 558 votes. Choose Cabotine for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Gem Eau de Toilette for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Cabotine or Gem Eau de Toilette?
Gem Eau de Toilette lasts longest (Gem Eau de Toilette 79/100, Cabotine 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cabotine or Gem Eau de Toilette?
Gem Eau de Toilette projects furthest (Gem Eau de Toilette 72/100, Cabotine 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cabotine and Gem Eau de Toilette smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Coriander, Plum, Peach and Tuberose.
Is Cabotine or Gem Eau de Toilette better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cabotine is the stronger pick. For winter, Gem Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. Gem Eau de Toilette suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cabotine and Gem Eau de Toilette?
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. Gem Eau de Toilette has top notes of Plum, Peach, Brazilian Rosewood and Cardamom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Amber and Patchouli.
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