Fragrance comparison

Gabrielle vs Faberge Darling II

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 7,620 ratings analysed

2 wins

Gabrielle

Chanel

3.707,615 votes

Rank #34,159 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Faberge Darling II

Brut Parfums Prestige

4.205 votes

Rank #55,611 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gabrielle takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Gabrielle2/3

Faberge Darling II1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GabrielleChanel

Faberge Darling IIBrut Parfums Prestige

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 7,615 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 5%Had 10%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

43%Like

9%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

7,615 votes

20%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityFaberge Darling II

SillageGabrielle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

musky61%

woody100%

green92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

floral61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmineYlang-YlangTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyPearPink Pepper

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskSandalwoodCashmeranOrris

Top

Green AccordPeachBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeOrange Blossom

Heart

CyclamenLily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseJasmine

Base

SandalwoodCedarCivetAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Black Currant, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Gabrielle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day100

Night28

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Work 40%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 8%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,159

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,611

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGabrielleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Gabrielle is an airy, sunlit white floral fragrance built around a polished bouquet of orange blossom, jasmine, ylang-ylang, and Grasse tuberose. The opening sprays hit with a crisp burst of tart grapefruit and sweet mandarin peel before softening into a lush, clean floral heart. As the citrus sparkle subsides …

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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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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, Gabrielle or Faberge Darling II?

Gabrielle takes 2 of 3 categories. Gabrielle is rated 3.70/5 from 7,615 votes; Faberge Darling II is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Gabrielle for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Faberge Darling II for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gabrielle or Faberge Darling II?

Faberge Darling II lasts longest (Faberge Darling II 80/100, Gabrielle 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gabrielle or Faberge Darling II?

Gabrielle projects furthest (Gabrielle 55/100, Faberge Darling II 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gabrielle and Faberge Darling II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Black Currant, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

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

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

What are the notes in Gabrielle and Faberge Darling II?

Gabrielle has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Cashmeran and Orris. 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.