Fragrance comparison

Cachet vs Bandit

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,935 ratings analysed

Cachet

Prince Matchabelli

4.10375 votes

Rank #4,118 GreenEarthy

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49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Bandit

Robert Piguet

4.392,560 votes

Rank #1,027 AromaticAnimalic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bandit takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cachet
Choose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Bandit
Choose it for a aromatic and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Cachet3/7

Bandit4/7

Ratings & consensus: Bandit
Community sentiment: Cachet
Longevity: Bandit
Sillage & projection: Bandit
Value for money: Cachet
Versatility: Cachet
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bandit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CachetPrince Matchabelli

BanditRobert Piguet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 375 votes

Have 39%Had 41%Want 20%

4.39/ 5 · 2,560 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerBanditRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

375 votes

44%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

2,553 votes

Category winnerCachetMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBandit

SillageBandit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value49

Category winnerCachetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

earthy92%

woody84%

animalic77%

musky69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

animalic92%

earthy84%

mossy77%

woody69%

leather61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both earthy, animalic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

AldehydesGalbanumSpicesGreen Grass

Heart2 to 3 hours

VetiverJasmineOrris RootPatchouliRose

Base5 to 7 hours

OakmossLeatherCivetAmberMusk

Top

AldehydesGalbanumArtemisiaBergamotNeroliGardeniaYlang-YlangOrange

Heart

CarnationJasmineViolet RootTuberoseRose

Base

OakmossLeatherCivetVetiverPatchouliMyrrhMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Galbanum, Vetiver and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Cachet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer37

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night70

Spring67

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCachetMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex40

Women58

Men17

Unisex63

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews79

Overall rank#1,027

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerBanditHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cachet by Prince Matchabelli is a classic green chypre floral that defined a bold, independent style upon its debut in 1970. The scent opens with a sharp burst of crisp aldehydes, bitter galbanum, and fresh green grass, seasoned with warm spices. As the bright, soapy sparkle settles, a floral heart of powdery orris ro…

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Bandit by Robert Piguet is a historic leather chypre that challenges expectations. It opens with bracing galbanum and aldehydes before settling into an intense base of leather, oakmoss, and animalic musk. This is a bold, uncompromising scent for those who prefer dark, earthy, and green compositions over modern sweetne…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cachet or Bandit?

Bandit takes 4 of 7 categories. Cachet is rated 4.10/5 from 375 votes; Bandit is rated 4.39/5 from 2,560 votes. Choose Cachet for a green and earthy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Bandit for a aromatic and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cachet or Bandit?

They last about the same: Bandit 75/100, Cachet 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cachet or Bandit?

Bandit projects furthest (Bandit 68/100, Cachet 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cachet and Bandit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, animalic and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Galbanum, Vetiver and Jasmine.

Is Cachet or Bandit better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cachet is the stronger pick. For winter, Bandit is the stronger pick. Cachet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cachet and Bandit?

Cachet has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum, Spices and Green Grass, heart notes of Vetiver, Jasmine, Orris Root and Patchouli, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Civet and Amber. Bandit has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Violet Root and Tuberose, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Civet and Vetiver.