Cypress & Fig vs Gem Eau de Toilette
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gem Eau de Toilette takes 3 of 4 categories.
Cypress & FigChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gem Eau de ToiletteChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cypress & Fig1/4
Gem Eau de Toilette3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gem Eau de Toilette
- Sillage & projection
- Gem Eau de Toilette
- Value for money
- Cypress & Fig
- 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
Cypress & FigMithGem Eau de ToiletteVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 35%Had 12%Want 53%
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 hate0%Love
83%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 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
Category winners
LongevityGem Eau de Toilette
SillageGem Eau de Toilette
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCypress & FigBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fruity92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
earthy69%
green61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
white floral61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GingerMintCoriander
Heart
FigCypressFig Leaf
Base
VanillaAmberVetiverOakmossCedarMusk
Top20-30 mins
PlumPeachBrazilian RosewoodCardamomCorianderCypressMyrtle
Heart3-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineTuberoseClovesRoseIrisOrris Root
Base8-10+ hrs
CivetOakmossAmberPatchouliVanillaVetiver
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Cypress, Vanilla and Amber. Durations are only published for Gem Eau de Toilette, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring38
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day58
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#45,615
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#2,027
PerfumerRoger Pellegrino
Launched—
Reviews36
Category winnerGem Eau de ToiletteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCypress & Fig opens with a brief hit of minty ginger that some wearers find medicinal, then settles into a sweeter fig heart with amber, vanilla, and soft earthy-green touches underneath. It reads more fruity woody than sharply aromatic, with an intimate trail, solid value, and a daytime profile that suits spring espe…
Reviews →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 …
Reviews →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, Cypress & Fig or Gem Eau de Toilette?
Gem Eau de Toilette takes 3 of 4 categories. Cypress & Fig is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Gem Eau de Toilette is rated 4.32/5 from 558 votes. Choose Cypress & Fig for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gem Eau de Toilette for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Cypress & Fig or Gem Eau de Toilette?
Gem Eau de Toilette lasts longest (Gem Eau de Toilette 79/100, Cypress & Fig 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cypress & Fig or Gem Eau de Toilette?
Gem Eau de Toilette projects furthest (Gem Eau de Toilette 72/100, Cypress & Fig 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cypress & Fig and Gem Eau de Toilette smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Cypress, Vanilla and Amber.
Is Cypress & Fig or Gem Eau de Toilette better for summer or winter?
Cypress & Fig suits daytime wear; Gem Eau de Toilette suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cypress & Fig and Gem Eau de Toilette?
Cypress & Fig has top notes of Ginger, Mint and Coriander, heart notes of Fig, Cypress and Fig Leaf, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Vetiver and Oakmoss. 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.
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