Fragrance comparison

Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette vs Cabotine Aquarelle

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 96 ratings analysed

Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette

Chantal Thomass

3.3155 votes

Rank #61,808 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Cabotine Aquarelle

Grès

3.7141 votes

Rank #20,204 FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cabotine Aquarelle takes 5 of 6 categories.

Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Cabotine Aquarelle
Choose it for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette1/6

Cabotine Aquarelle5/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chantal Thomass Eau de ToiletteChantal Thomass

Cabotine AquarelleGrès

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.31/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 27%Had 22%Want 51%

3.71/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

Category winnerCabotine AquarelleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

55 votes

17%Love

61%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

5%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerCabotine AquarelleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityCabotine Aquarelle

SillageCabotine Aquarelle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

rose77%

green69%

musky61%

floral100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

marine77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBlack CurrantRhuburb

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseGinger

Base5-7 hrs

MuskAmberVirginia Cedar

Top

RhuburbGrapefruitPineapplePeach Blossom

Heart

LotusLilyJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

Sea waterVirginia CedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Rhuburb, Musk and Amber. Durations are only published for Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer64

Fall100

Winter18

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer88

Fall13

Winter6

Day100

Night17

Category winnerChantal Thomass Eau de ToiletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 21%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,808

PerfumerAlexandre Illan

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,204

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerCabotine AquarelleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette opens with a tart snap. Pink grapefruit and sour rhubarb clash against juicy black currant, giving the first spray an energetic bite. It feels brisk on the collarbone. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens as a dewy pink rose and spicy ginger emerge, transforming the tart…

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Cabotine Aquarelle by Grès opens with a crisp splash of grapefruit, tart rhubarb, and peach blossom. Designed by perfumer Sidonie Lancesseur, this eau de toilette shifts quickly into a soft floral heart of lotus and lily before resting on a salty sea water base. It is a lightweight, outdoorsy scent tailored for warm s…

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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, Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette or Cabotine Aquarelle?

Cabotine Aquarelle takes 5 of 6 categories. Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette is rated 3.31/5 from 55 votes; Cabotine Aquarelle is rated 3.71/5 from 41 votes. Choose Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Cabotine Aquarelle for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette or Cabotine Aquarelle?

Cabotine Aquarelle lasts longest (Cabotine Aquarelle 62/100, Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette or Cabotine Aquarelle?

Cabotine Aquarelle projects furthest (Cabotine Aquarelle 75/100, Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette and Cabotine Aquarelle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Rhuburb, Musk and Amber.

Is Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette or Cabotine Aquarelle better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cabotine Aquarelle is the stronger pick. For winter, Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear; Cabotine Aquarelle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette and Cabotine Aquarelle?

Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette has top notes of Grapefruit, Black Currant and Rhuburb, heart notes of Rose and Ginger, a base of Musk, Amber and Virginia Cedar. Cabotine Aquarelle has top notes of Rhuburb, Grapefruit, Pineapple and Peach Blossom, heart notes of Lotus, Lily, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sea water, Virginia Cedar, Amber and Musk.