Fragrance comparison

Faberge Darling II vs Gabrielle Essence

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 3,792 ratings analysed

Faberge Darling II

Brut Parfums Prestige

4.205 votes

Rank #55,672 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Gabrielle Essence

Chanel

4.063,787 votes

Rank #28,533 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gabrielle Essence takes 2 of 3 categories.

Faberge Darling II
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gabrielle Essence
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Faberge Darling II1/3

Gabrielle Essence2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Faberge Darling II
Sillage & projection: Gabrielle Essence
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gabrielle Essence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Faberge Darling IIBrut Parfums Prestige

Gabrielle EssenceChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 5%Had 10%Want 86%

4.06/ 5 · 3,787 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

40%Love

37%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

3,787 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityFaberge Darling II

SillageGabrielle Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value36

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

floral61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

woody69%

tuberose61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green AccordPeachBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeOrange Blossom

Heart

CyclamenLily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseJasmine

Base

SandalwoodCedarCivetAmber

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesPeachRed FruitsBlack CurrantPetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

White FlowersTuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineOrange BlossomCoconut

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesPeach, Black Currant, Orange Blossom and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Gabrielle Essence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Work 36%Casual 30%Date 25%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,672

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,533

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGabrielle EssenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Faberge Darling II opens with a crisp burst of green accord, tart black currant, and ripe peach that immediately signals classic 1980s floral perfumery. As the fruity top clears, a dense bouquet of tuberose, lily-of-the-valley, and cyclamen takes over the heart with a lush, soapy presence. The dry-down grounds those a…

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Chanel Gabrielle Essence delivers a lush wash of sunlit white petals, tart red berries, and ripe peach. It is bright yet creamy. Olivier Polge crafted this Eau de Parfum with a heavier dose of Grasse tuberose and milky sandalwood than the original Gabrielle, giving it serious presence without turning harsh. The first …

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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, Faberge Darling II or Gabrielle Essence?

Gabrielle Essence takes 2 of 3 categories. Faberge Darling II is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Gabrielle Essence is rated 4.06/5 from 3,787 votes. Choose Faberge Darling II for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gabrielle Essence for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Faberge Darling II or Gabrielle Essence?

Faberge Darling II lasts longest (Faberge Darling II 80/100, Gabrielle Essence 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Faberge Darling II or Gabrielle Essence?

Gabrielle Essence projects furthest (Gabrielle Essence 58/100, Faberge Darling II 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Faberge Darling II and Gabrielle Essence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Black Currant, Orange Blossom and Tuberose.

Is Faberge Darling II or Gabrielle Essence better for summer or winter?

Faberge Darling II suits daytime wear; Gabrielle Essence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Faberge Darling II and Gabrielle Essence?

Faberge Darling II has top notes of Green Accord, Peach, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Civet and Amber. Gabrielle Essence has top notes of Citruses, Peach, Red Fruits and Black Currant, heart notes of White Flowers, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla.