Fragrance comparison

Cabotine vs I Want

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 5,293 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cabotine

Grès

3.685,225 votes

Rank #1,539 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

I Want

Mark Buxton

3.8168 votes

Rank #25,223 FruityFloral

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 ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
I Want
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cabotine4/7

I Want2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CabotineGrès

I WantMark Buxton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 5,225 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 50%

Category winnerCabotineRating 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

28%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerI WantMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCabotine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value44

Category winnerCabotineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fruity69%

woody61%

fruity100%

floral88%

rose77%

woody65%

citrus53%

patchouli42%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black CurrantWild Berries

Heart3 to 5 hours

RoseMagnoliaIrisJasmineTuberoseNeroli Essence

Base6 to 8 hours

PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Vetiver

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Tuberose, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for I Want, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer69

Fall92

Winter35

Day100

Night79

Category winnerI WantMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,539

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#25,223

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews4

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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I Want by Mark Buxton is a bold chypre floral fragrance that unites tart fruitiness with a dense bouquet of flowers and deep woody undertones. The scent begins with a vivid burst of black currant and wild berries, delivering a juicy, sharp introduction that commands immediate attention. As the initial brightness settl…

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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 I Want?

Cabotine takes 4 of 7 categories. Cabotine is rated 3.68/5 from 5,225 votes; I Want is rated 3.81/5 from 68 votes. Choose Cabotine for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose I Want for a fruity and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cabotine or I Want?

They last about the same: Cabotine 74/100, I Want 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cabotine or I Want?

Cabotine projects furthest (Cabotine 69/100, I Want 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cabotine and I Want smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Tuberose, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Cabotine or I Want better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cabotine and I Want?

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. I Want has top notes of Black Currant and Wild Berries, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver.