Fragrance comparison

Cachet vs Cabochard

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 3,617 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cachet

Prince Matchabelli

4.10375 votes

Rank #4,118 GreenEarthy

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Cabochard

Grès

3.893,242 votes

Rank #773 WoodyEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cachet takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cachet
Choose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Cabochard
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Cachet4/7

Cabochard3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CachetPrince Matchabelli

CabochardGrès

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 375 votes

Have 39%Had 41%Want 20%

3.89/ 5 · 3,242 votes

Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerCachetRating 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

39%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

2,989 votes

Category winnerCachetMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCachet

SillageCabochard

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value80

Category winnerCabochardBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

earthy92%

woody84%

animalic77%

musky69%

fresh61%

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

leather77%

mossy69%

tobacco61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both earthy 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

AldehydesSageSpicesTarragonAsafoetidaLemonFruity Notes

Heart

GeraniumOrris RootRoseJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

LeatherOakmossTobaccoVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Spices, 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

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCachetMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex40

Women58

Men11

Unisex62

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews79

Overall rank#773

PerfumerBernard Chant

Launched—

Reviews266

Category winnerCabochardHigher 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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Grès Cabochard opens with a sharp flash of aldehydes, bitter tarragon, and herbal sage that feels brisk and cool on skin. Rather than leaning into sweet florals, the top notes immediately signal a dry, austere structure. As the initial fizz settles, a subtle heart of geranium, rose, and jasmine emerges, kept strictly …

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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 Cabochard?

Cachet takes 4 of 7 categories. Cachet is rated 4.10/5 from 375 votes; Cabochard is rated 3.89/5 from 3,242 votes. Choose Cachet for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Cabochard for a woody and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cachet or Cabochard?

They last about the same: Cachet 73/100, Cabochard 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cachet or Cabochard?

Projection is very close: Cabochard 66/100, Cachet 64/100 for sillage.

Do Cachet and Cabochard smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Spices, Vetiver and Jasmine.

Is Cachet or Cabochard better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cachet and Cabochard?

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. Cabochard has top notes of Aldehydes, Sage, Spices and Tarragon, heart notes of Geranium, Orris Root, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Tobacco and Vetiver.