Fragrance comparison

Castagna vs Cabotine

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 5,304 ratings analysed

Castagna

Tuttotondo · 2016

4.0079 votes

Rank #17,383 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Cabotine

Grès

3.685,225 votes

Rank #1,484 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cabotine takes 5 of 7 categories.

Castagna
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cabotine
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Castagna2/7

Cabotine5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CastagnaTuttotondo

CabotineGrès

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 35%Had 9%Want 56%

3.68/ 5 · 5,225 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerCastagnaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

56%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

79 votes

28%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

23%Dislike

3%Hate

5,225 votes

Category winnerCastagnaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityCabotine

SillageCabotine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value84

Category winnerCabotineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery92%

woody84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

iris61%

floral100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fruity69%

woody61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

IrisBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

ChestnutMaple syrupHeliotropeCarnation

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaGuaiac WoodTonka BeanSandalwoodMuskVetiver

Top

CorianderOrange BlossomCassiaBlack CurrantPlumTangerinePeach

Heart

TuberoseHiacynthCarnationJasmineGingerYlang-YlangRoseFreesia

Base

CivetMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarAmberTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesCarnation, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Castagna, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCabotineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex34

Women66

Casual 35%Date 28%Work 26%Party 12%

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,383

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

Reviews6

Overall rank#1,484

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerCabotineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tuttotondo Castagna takes an unconventional approach to the chestnut note. Instead of pouring out thick caramel syrup, it opens with cool, powdery iris alongside a brisk splash of Italian bergamot. The top freshness settles within minutes. Roasted chestnuts then step forward, glazed lightly with golden maple syrup, al…

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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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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, Castagna or Cabotine?

Cabotine takes 5 of 7 categories. Castagna is rated 4.00/5 from 79 votes; Cabotine is rated 3.68/5 from 5,225 votes. Choose Castagna for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cabotine for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Castagna or Cabotine?

Cabotine lasts longest (Cabotine 74/100, Castagna 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Castagna or Cabotine?

Cabotine projects furthest (Cabotine 69/100, Castagna 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Castagna and Cabotine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Carnation, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.

Is Castagna or Cabotine better for summer or winter?

For summer, Castagna is the stronger pick. For winter, Castagna is the stronger pick. Castagna suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Castagna and Cabotine?

Castagna has top notes of Iris and Bergamot, heart notes of Chestnut, Maple syrup, Heliotrope and Carnation, a base of Vanilla, Guaiac Wood, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. 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.