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Cabotine vs Vibrant Violet

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

Updated 5,243 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cabotine takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Cabotine

    Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

  • Vibrant Violet

    Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cabotine4/5
Vibrant Violet1/5
Ratings & consensus
Vibrant Violet
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Cabotine
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
CabotineGrès
Vibrant VioletMassimo Dutti
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.68/ 5 · 5,225 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 16%Had 3%Want 80%
Category winnerVibrant VioletRating 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
56%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityCabotine

SillageCabotine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value84
¤ Price value73
Category winnerCabotineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
white floral92%
aromatic84%
green77%
fruity69%
woody61%
violet100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
woody77%
floral69%
citrus61%
Scent match35%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
Top
Black CurrantMandarinBergamot
Heart
VioletJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
VanillaSandalwoodAmberCashmeran
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Black Currant, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter38
Day–
Night–
Spring78
Summer11
Fall100
Winter67
Day86
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex11
Women88
Men13
Unisex0
Women87
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,587

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#52,256

PerfumerDalia Izem

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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Massimo Dutti Vibrant Violet opens with bright mandarin and sharp blackcurrant before settling into soft violet petals. A base of sandalwood and cashmeran gives the floral heart a smooth, woody foundation. It wears comfortably during spring office days or weekend errands, offering a clean floral footprint without feel…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cabotine or Vibrant Violet?

Cabotine takes 4 of 5 categories. Cabotine is rated 3.68/5 from 5,225 votes; Vibrant Violet is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes. Choose Cabotine for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Vibrant Violet for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cabotine or Vibrant Violet?

Cabotine lasts longest (Cabotine 74/100, Vibrant Violet 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cabotine or Vibrant Violet?

Cabotine projects furthest (Cabotine 69/100, Vibrant Violet 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cabotine and Vibrant Violet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Black Currant, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Cabotine or Vibrant Violet better for summer or winter?

Vibrant Violet suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cabotine and Vibrant Violet?

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. Vibrant Violet has top notes of Black Currant, Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Cashmeran.

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