Fragrance comparison

First Cut vs Cabaret Pour Homme

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 191 ratings analysed

First Cut

St. Clair Scents

4.6458 votes

Rank #30,052 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Cabaret Pour Homme

Grès

4.20133 votes

Rank #6,976 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cabaret Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

First Cut
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cabaret Pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

First Cut2/7

Cabaret Pour Homme5/7

Ratings & consensus: First Cut
Community sentiment: First Cut
Longevity: Cabaret Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Cabaret Pour Homme
Value for money: Cabaret Pour Homme
Versatility: Cabaret Pour Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cabaret Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

First CutSt. Clair Scents

Cabaret Pour HommeGrès

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.64/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 29%Had 4%Want 67%

4.20/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerFirst CutRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

29%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

58 votes

44%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

133 votes

Category winnerFirst CutMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCabaret Pour Homme

SillageCabaret Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value67

Category winnerCabaret Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic86%

green72%

herbal58%

rose44%

sweet30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

lavender65%

sweet53%

fruity42%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Tomato LeafBasilBergamotRosemaryYuzu

Heart

Rose GeraniumImmortelleRose de MaiLavender

Base

HayOakmossVanilla AbsoluteTobacco

Top

Juniper BerriesPineappleCorianderBasilRosemaryBergamot

Heart

LavenderJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodWormwoodAmberOakmossPatchouliMuskVetiverTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBasil, Bergamot, Rosemary and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall72

Winter6

Day100

Night20

Spring75

Summer42

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night86

Category winnerCabaret Pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex83

Women17

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,052

PerfumerDiane St.Clair

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,976

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerCabaret Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First Cut by St. Clair Scents captures the brisk, sunny feeling of walking through a freshly mowed summer field in northern New England. It opens with an invigorating burst of crushed green tomato leaf, garden basil, and tart bergamot that feels like stepping into a morning vegetable garden. As it warms on the skin, s…

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Cabaret Pour Homme by Grès opens with a sharp burst of juniper berries, tart pineapple, and crisp coriander before settling into a warm herbal heart. Perfumer Pierre Bourdon crafted this 2004 composition as a smoother, sweeter evolution of classic aromatic fougeres. As the top notes quiet down, lavender and jasmine bl…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, First Cut or Cabaret Pour Homme?

Cabaret Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. First Cut is rated 4.64/5 from 58 votes; Cabaret Pour Homme is rated 4.20/5 from 133 votes. Choose First Cut for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cabaret Pour Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First Cut or Cabaret Pour Homme?

Cabaret Pour Homme lasts longest (Cabaret Pour Homme 68/100, First Cut 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Cut or Cabaret Pour Homme?

Cabaret Pour Homme projects furthest (Cabaret Pour Homme 60/100, First Cut 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Cut and Cabaret Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Rosemary and Lavender.

Is First Cut or Cabaret Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, First Cut is the stronger pick. For winter, Cabaret Pour Homme is the stronger pick. First Cut suits daytime wear; Cabaret Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Cut and Cabaret Pour Homme?

First Cut has top notes of Tomato Leaf, Basil, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Rose Geranium, Immortelle, Rose de Mai and Lavender, a base of Hay, Oakmoss, Vanilla Absolute and Tobacco. Cabaret Pour Homme has top notes of Juniper Berries, Pineapple, Coriander and Basil, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Wormwood, Amber and Oakmoss.