Cabotine vs Her Instant Magic
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
12%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
CabotineChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Her Instant MagicChoose it for a anis and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Cabotine2/5
Her Instant Magic2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Her Instant Magic
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Her Instant Magic
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Cabotine
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cabotine
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CabotineGrèsHer Instant MagicThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.68/ 5 · 5,225 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.70/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 43%Had 4%Want 54%
Category winnerHer Instant MagicRating 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
80%Love
10%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHer Instant Magic
SillageTie
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%
anis100%
soft spicy83%
musky65%
sweet48%
floral30%
Scent match12%Clearly different · both 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
Notes
AniseIrisSandalwoodWhite MuskCarnationBergamotVanillaFreesiaVioletAlmondMimosaCedar
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCarnation, Freesia, Sandalwood and Cedar. Durations are only published for Her Instant Magic, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter38
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer50
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,567
PerfumerJean Claude Delville
Launched—
Reviews206
Overall rank#39,087
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Her Instant Magic by The Dua Brand delivers a powdery, soft spicy profile built around anise, gentle floral notes, and clean musk. The fragrance opens with a brief splash of crisp bergamot and lemon, cutting through the sweetness before settling into a delicate heart of iris, violet, almond, and mimosa. Rose, freesia,…
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 Her Instant Magic?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Cabotine is rated 3.68/5 from 5,225 votes; Her Instant Magic is rated 4.70/5 from 10 votes. Choose Cabotine for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Her Instant Magic for a anis and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Cabotine or Her Instant Magic?
They last about the same: Her Instant Magic 75/100, Cabotine 74/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Cabotine or Her Instant Magic?
Projection is very close: Cabotine 69/100, Her Instant Magic 69/100 for sillage.
Do Cabotine and Her Instant Magic smell similar?
Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Carnation, Freesia, Sandalwood and Cedar.
Is Cabotine or Her Instant Magic better for summer or winter?
Her Instant Magic suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cabotine and Her Instant Magic?
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. Her Instant Magic features Anise, Iris, Sandalwood, White Musk and Carnation.
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