Fragrance comparison

Catullus vs Gem Eau de Toilette

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 560 ratings analysed

Catullus

Misenum

2.502 votes

Rank #74,342 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Gem Eau de Toilette

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.32558 votes

Rank #2,021 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gem Eau de Toilette takes 4 of 4 categories.

Catullus
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character.
Gem Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Catullus0/4

Gem Eau de Toilette4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gem Eau de Toilette
Sillage & projection: Gem Eau de Toilette
Value for money: Gem Eau de Toilette
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gem Eau de Toilette

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CatullusMisenum

Gem Eau de ToiletteVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.32/ 5 · 558 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

50%Love

40%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

558 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityGem Eau de Toilette

SillageGem Eau de Toilette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value39

Category winnerGem Eau de ToiletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, fruity and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RosePeachAmberJasmineSugar

Heart

GrapesCoffeePlumLeatherPatchouliCloves

Base

MuskVetiverVanillaPrecious Woods

Top20-30 mins

PlumPeachBrazilian RosewoodCardamomCorianderCypressMyrtle

Heart3-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineTuberoseClovesRoseIrisOrris Root

Base8-10+ hrs

CivetOakmossAmberPatchouliVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesRose, Peach, Amber and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Gem Eau de Toilette, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring38

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,342

PerfumerPaolo Romano

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,021

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winnerGem Eau de ToiletteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Catullus is a fruity sweet unisex scent with a plush, slightly eccentric profile. Peach, rose and sugar give the opening a soft richness, then grape, plum and coffee pull it into darker territory with leather, patchouli and clove adding texture. The dry-down looks warmer and smoother, with vanilla, musk, vetiver and w…

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Van Cleef & Arpels Gem Eau de Toilette opens with a rich wave of spiced plum, ripe peach, and crushed coriander seeds. Created in 1987 by perfumer Roger Pellegrino, this classic fruity chypre balances juicy stone fruit against a deep spine of Brazilian rosewood, carnation, and earthy oakmoss. As the fragrance settles …

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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, Catullus or Gem Eau de Toilette?

Gem Eau de Toilette takes 4 of 4 categories. Catullus is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes; Gem Eau de Toilette is rated 4.32/5 from 558 votes. Choose Catullus for a fruity and sweet character. Choose Gem Eau de Toilette for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Catullus or Gem Eau de Toilette?

Gem Eau de Toilette lasts longest (Gem Eau de Toilette 79/100, Catullus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Catullus or Gem Eau de Toilette?

Gem Eau de Toilette projects furthest (Gem Eau de Toilette 72/100, Catullus 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Catullus and Gem Eau de Toilette smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Peach, Amber and Jasmine.

Is Catullus or Gem Eau de Toilette better for summer or winter?

Gem Eau de Toilette suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Catullus and Gem Eau de Toilette?

Catullus has top notes of Rose, Peach, Amber and Jasmine, heart notes of Grapes, Coffee, Plum and Leather, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Vanilla and Precious Woods. Gem Eau de Toilette has top notes of Plum, Peach, Brazilian Rosewood and Cardamom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Amber and Patchouli.