Fragrance comparison

Collection Pastel vs Cabotine

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 5,307 ratings analysed

Collection Pastel

Celine

3.7882 votes

Rank #16,908 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Cabotine

Grès

3.685,225 votes

Rank #1,538 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cabotine takes 5 of 7 categories.

Collection Pastel
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cabotine
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Collection Pastel2/7

Cabotine5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Collection PastelCeline

CabotineGrès

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 38%Had 39%Want 23%

3.68/ 5 · 5,225 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerCabotineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

59%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

82 votes

28%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

23%Dislike

3%Hate

5,225 votes

Category winnerCollection PastelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityCabotine

SillageCabotine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value84

Category winnerCabotineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

musky74%

woody65%

powdery56%

floral100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fruity69%

woody61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Clary SageBergamotTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomRose

Base6-8 hrs

MuskSandalwoodVetiver

Top

CorianderOrange BlossomCassiaBlack CurrantPlumTangerinePeach

Heart

TuberoseHiacynthCarnationJasmineGingerYlang-YlangRoseFreesia

Base

CivetMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarAmberTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose. Durations are only published for Collection Pastel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCollection PastelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex39

Women61

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 9%

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,908

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#1,538

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerCabotineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Collection Pastel by Celine opens with an invigorating splash of bitter bergamot and tangy tangerine, immediately tempered by the dry, herbal bite of clary sage. It does not stay sharp for long. Within twenty minutes, the citrus flash settles into a clean, pastel floral heart of blooming jasmine, airy orange blossom, …

Reviews →

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, Collection Pastel or Cabotine?

Cabotine takes 5 of 7 categories. Collection Pastel is rated 3.78/5 from 82 votes; Cabotine is rated 3.68/5 from 5,225 votes. Choose Collection Pastel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cabotine for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Collection Pastel or Cabotine?

Cabotine lasts longest (Cabotine 74/100, Collection Pastel 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Collection Pastel or Cabotine?

Cabotine projects furthest (Cabotine 69/100, Collection Pastel 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Collection Pastel and Cabotine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose.

Is Collection Pastel or Cabotine better for summer or winter?

For summer, Collection Pastel is the stronger pick. For winter, Cabotine is the stronger pick. Collection Pastel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Collection Pastel and Cabotine?

Collection Pastel has top notes of Clary Sage, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Vetiver. 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.