Fragrance comparison

Gabrielle Essence vs Le Coucher Du Soleil

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 3,797 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gabrielle Essence

Chanel

4.063,787 votes

Rank #28,533 White FloralCitrus

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51%scent match

Some overlap

Le Coucher Du Soleil

Les Fragrances Oubliées

4.0010 votes

Rank #53,295 White FloralTuberose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gabrielle Essence takes 4 of 6 categories.

Gabrielle Essence
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Le Coucher Du Soleil
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gabrielle Essence4/6

Le Coucher Du Soleil2/6

Ratings & consensus: Gabrielle Essence
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Coucher Du Soleil
Sillage & projection: Gabrielle Essence
Value for money: Le Coucher Du Soleil
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Gabrielle Essence
Fragranxe ranking: Gabrielle Essence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gabrielle EssenceChanel

Le Coucher Du SoleilLes Fragrances Oubliées

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 3,787 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerGabrielle EssenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

37%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

3,787 votes

30%Love

50%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLe Coucher Du Soleil

SillageGabrielle Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value66

Category winnerLe Coucher Du SoleilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

woody69%

tuberose61%

white floral100%

tuberose91%

sweet83%

yellow floral74%

musky65%

animalic56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and tuberose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesPeachRed FruitsBlack CurrantPetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

White FlowersTuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineOrange BlossomCoconut

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskSandalwoodVanilla

Top20-30 mins

TuberoseYlang-YlangJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomCoconutWhite Flowers

Base6-8 hrs

MuskCedarAmber

Category winnerGabrielle EssenceLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer40

Fall30

Winter30

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

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

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Casual 35%Date 30%Work 19%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,533

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,295

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGabrielle EssenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Le Coucher Du Soleil by Les Fragrances Oubliées is a warm, sunlit white floral perfume that captures the golden glow of early dusk. It opens with an immediate burst of sweet tuberose, honeyed jasmine, and creamy ylang-ylang that feels lush and bright rather than sharp. As the initial bloom settles, creamy coconut and …

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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 Essence or Le Coucher Du Soleil?

Gabrielle Essence takes 4 of 6 categories. Gabrielle Essence is rated 4.06/5 from 3,787 votes; Le Coucher Du Soleil is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Gabrielle Essence for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Le Coucher Du Soleil for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gabrielle Essence or Le Coucher Du Soleil?

Le Coucher Du Soleil lasts longest (Le Coucher Du Soleil 67/100, Gabrielle Essence 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gabrielle Essence or Le Coucher Du Soleil?

Gabrielle Essence projects furthest (Gabrielle Essence 58/100, Le Coucher Du Soleil 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gabrielle Essence and Le Coucher Du Soleil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and tuberose accords. Common notes include White Flowers, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Gabrielle Essence or Le Coucher Du Soleil better for summer or winter?

Gabrielle Essence suits daytime wear; Le Coucher Du Soleil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gabrielle Essence and Le Coucher Du Soleil?

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. Le Coucher Du Soleil has top notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Coconut and White Flowers, a base of Musk, Cedar and Amber.