Cabotine vs The Chypre
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
19%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cabotine takes 3 of 4 categories.
CabotineChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
The ChypreChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Cabotine3/4
The Chypre1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Chypre
- Sillage & projection
- Cabotine
- 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
CabotineGrèsThe ChypreInsider ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.68/ 5 · 5,225 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
3.78/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 14%Had 11%Want 75%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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
56%Love
11%Like
0%Ok
22%Dislike
11%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Chypre
SillageCabotine
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%
powdery92%
warm spicy84%
earthy77%
animalic69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody
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
Top
AldehydesBergamot
Heart
GeraniumTuberosePeachVioletPlumHeliotropeJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
OakmossLeatherPatchouliOrrisSandalwoodCedarCivetClove
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Plum, Peach and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter38
Day–
Night–
Spring43
Summer29
Fall100
Winter71
Day100
Night80
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#1,591
PerfumerJean Claude Delville
Launched—
Reviews206
Overall rank#44,471
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
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 →The Chypre by Insider Parfums brings a classic structure to life with a modern, layered approach. It opens with bright aldehydes and bergamot before settling into a complex heart of peach, plum, and rose. The base remains dense and earthy, defined by oakmoss, leather, and patchouli. It is an ideal choice for fall, per…
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 The Chypre?
Cabotine takes 3 of 4 categories. Cabotine is rated 3.68/5 from 5,225 votes; The Chypre is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Cabotine for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose The Chypre for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Cabotine or The Chypre?
The Chypre lasts longest (The Chypre 80/100, Cabotine 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cabotine or The Chypre?
Projection is very close: Cabotine 69/100, The Chypre 68/100 for sillage.
Do Cabotine and The Chypre smell similar?
Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Plum, Peach and Tuberose.
Is Cabotine or The Chypre better for summer or winter?
The Chypre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cabotine and The Chypre?
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. The Chypre has top notes of Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Tuberose, Peach and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Patchouli and Orris.
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