Fragrance comparison

Gaby vs Caviar

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 206 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gaby

Paris Elysees

3.7292 votes

Rank #27,161 PowderyWoody

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Caviar

O Boticário

4.14114 votes

Rank #30,363 Yellow FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gaby takes 5 of 7 categories.

Gaby
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Caviar
Choose it for a yellow floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.

Gaby5/7

Caviar2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GabyParis Elysees

CaviarO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 28%

4.14/ 5 · 114 votes

Have 51%Had 29%Want 20%

Category winnerCaviarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

2%Hate

92 votes

41%Love

39%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

114 votes

Category winnerCaviarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityGaby

SillageGaby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value68

Category winnerGabyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

white floral84%

yellow floral77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

yellow floral100%

sweet92%

green84%

woody77%

white floral69%

floral61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both yellow floral, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

MimosaMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

Jasmine

Base4 to 6 hours

SandalowoodVanilla

Top

Green LeavesMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineWhite LilyFreesiaOrchidRose

Base

VanillaAmberWhite MuskSandalowood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Sandalowood and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Gaby, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer43

Fall100

Winter94

Day65

Night100

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGabyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex28

Women72

Men4

Unisex44

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#30,363

PerfumerMagali Lara

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGabyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gaby by Paris Elysees is an oriental floral fragrance for women that originally arrived in 1992. It opens with an unmistakable pairing of fluffy, powdery mimosa and bright mandarin orange. That initial citrus sparkle softens quickly into a clean, traditional jasmine heart, balancing floral sweetness with a crisp edge …

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O Boticário Caviar opens with a crisp burst of green leaves, tangy mandarin orange, and bright bergamot that feels like stepping into a sunlit garden after morning rain. As the initial freshness settles, a creamy bouquet of golden ylang-ylang, fresh jasmine, white lily, and soft rose takes center stage, creating a swe…

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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, Gaby or Caviar?

Gaby takes 5 of 7 categories. Gaby is rated 3.72/5 from 92 votes; Caviar is rated 4.14/5 from 114 votes. Choose Gaby for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Caviar for a yellow floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Gaby or Caviar?

Gaby lasts longest (Gaby 69/100, Caviar 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gaby or Caviar?

Gaby projects furthest (Gaby 66/100, Caviar 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gaby and Caviar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Sandalowood and Vanilla.

Is Gaby or Caviar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gaby is the stronger pick. For winter, Caviar is the stronger pick. Gaby suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gaby and Caviar?

Gaby has top notes of Mimosa and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Sandalowood and Vanilla. Caviar has top notes of Green Leaves, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, White Lily and Freesia, a base of Vanilla, Amber, White Musk and Sandalowood.