Fragrance comparison

Erbe Alpine vs Cabotine

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 5,237 ratings analysed

Erbe Alpine

Tuttotondo · 2016

4.0812 votes

Rank #42,767 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

4 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 4 of 5 categories.

Erbe Alpine
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cabotine
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Erbe Alpine1/5

Cabotine4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Erbe AlpineTuttotondo

CabotineGrès

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 9%Want 64%

3.68/ 5 · 5,225 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerErbe AlpineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

75%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

28%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

23%Dislike

3%Hate

5,225 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityCabotine

SillageCabotine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value84

Category winnerCabotineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

camphor69%

citrus61%

floral100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fruity69%

woody61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCorianderLemonOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

Balsam FirEucalyptusIrisVioletRoseJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

MuskCedar

Top

CorianderOrange BlossomCassiaBlack CurrantPlumTangerinePeach

Heart

TuberoseHiacynthCarnationJasmineGingerYlang-YlangRoseFreesia

Base

CivetMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarAmberTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Rose, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Erbe Alpine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 15%Party 8%

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,767

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,484

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerCabotineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tuttotondo Erbe Alpine captures the brisk chill of mountain air rolling through an evergreen forest. The first spray releases a sharp burst of tart lemon and bitter orange, tempered quickly by cool coriander seeds. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens as genuine forest greenery takes over. Balsam fir and eu…

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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, Erbe Alpine or Cabotine?

Cabotine takes 4 of 5 categories. Erbe Alpine is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; Cabotine is rated 3.68/5 from 5,225 votes. Choose Erbe Alpine for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime 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, Erbe Alpine or Cabotine?

Cabotine lasts longest (Cabotine 74/100, Erbe Alpine 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Erbe Alpine or Cabotine?

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

Do Erbe Alpine and Cabotine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Rose, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Erbe Alpine or Cabotine better for summer or winter?

Erbe Alpine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Erbe Alpine and Cabotine?

Erbe Alpine has top notes of Bergamot, Coriander, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Eucalyptus, Iris and Violet, a base of Musk and Cedar. 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.