Fragrance comparison

Gem Eau de Toilette vs Giudecca

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 563 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gem Eau de Toilette

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.32558 votes

Rank #1,958 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Giudecca

Gritti

4.005 votes

Rank #56,892 White FloralViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gem Eau de Toilette takes 4 of 5 categories.

Gem Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Giudecca
Choose it for a white floral and violet character. Wins on value for money.

Gem Eau de Toilette4/5

Giudecca1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gem Eau de Toilette
Sillage & projection: Gem Eau de Toilette
Value for money: Giudecca
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Gem Eau de Toilette
Fragranxe ranking: Gem Eau de Toilette

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gem Eau de ToiletteVan Cleef & Arpels

GiudeccaGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 558 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 20%Had 2%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

40%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

558 votes

40%Love

20%Like

40%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

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGem Eau de Toilette

SillageGem Eau de Toilette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value50

Category winnerGiudeccaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

white floral100%

violet92%

warm spicy84%

yellow floral77%

powdery69%

woody61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PlumPeachBrazilian RosewoodCardamomCorianderCypressMyrtle

Heart3-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineTuberoseClovesRoseIrisOrris Root

Base8-10+ hrs

CivetOakmossAmberPatchouliVanillaVetiver

Top30 to 45 minutes

CardamomNeroliCypress

Heart3 to 5 hours

VioletYlang-YlangTuberoseJasmineRose

Base5 to 8 hours

MuskVanillaSandalwood

Category winnerGem Eau de ToiletteLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day58

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,958

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#56,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGem Eau de ToiletteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Van Cleef & Arpels Gem Eau de Toilette opens with a rich wave of spiced plum, ripe peach, and crushed coriander seeds. Created in 1987 by perfumer Roger Pellegrino, this classic fruity chypre balances juicy stone fruit against a deep spine of Brazilian rosewood, carnation, and earthy oakmoss. As the fragrance settles …

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Giudecca by Gritti presents a complex floral profile anchored by crisp woods and spice. The opening introduces aromatic cypress alongside spicy cardamom and bright neroli, setting a lively tone before the fragrance deepens. In the core, heady white floral notes take over, featuring creamy tuberose, sweet jasmine, 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, Gem Eau de Toilette or Giudecca?

Gem Eau de Toilette takes 4 of 5 categories. Gem Eau de Toilette is rated 4.32/5 from 558 votes; Giudecca is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Gem Eau de Toilette for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Giudecca for a white floral and violet character. Wins on value for money.

Which lasts longer, Gem Eau de Toilette or Giudecca?

Gem Eau de Toilette lasts longest (Gem Eau de Toilette 79/100, Giudecca 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gem Eau de Toilette or Giudecca?

Gem Eau de Toilette projects furthest (Gem Eau de Toilette 72/100, Giudecca 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gem Eau de Toilette and Giudecca smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cypress, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Gem Eau de Toilette or Giudecca better for summer or winter?

Gem Eau de Toilette suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gem Eau de Toilette and Giudecca?

Gem Eau de Toilette has top notes of Plum, Peach, Brazilian Rosewood and Cardamom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Amber and Patchouli. Giudecca has top notes of Cardamom, Neroli and Cypress, heart notes of Violet, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Sandalwood.