Fragrance comparison

Gem Eau de Toilette vs Icrem

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 558 ratings analysed

1 wins

Gem Eau de Toilette

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.32558 votes

Rank #1,989 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Icrem

L'Eau De Cassis

—0 votes

Rank #78,138 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gem Eau de Toilette takes 1 of 1 categories.

Gem Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Icrem
Choose it for a white floral and woody character.

Gem Eau de Toilette1/1

Icrem0/1

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

IcremL'Eau De Cassis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 558 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

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

Notes

NeroliTuberoseRed LilyVetiverMuskBlack PepperCypressBlack OrchidClovesVanillaPatchouliAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCypress, Tuberose, Cloves and Amber. Durations are only published for Gem Eau de Toilette, so this is not scored.

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,989

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#78,138

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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Icrem opens with a sharp burst of neroli and black pepper that catches you off guard before heavy white floral accords take over. Tuberose and red lily dominate the heart, giving the scent a dense floral texture grounded by woody cypress. As it settles, dark notes of black orchid and cloves merge with warm vanilla 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Gem Eau de Toilette and Icrem smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypress, Tuberose, Cloves and Amber.

Is Gem Eau de Toilette or Icrem 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 Icrem?

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. Icrem features Neroli, Tuberose, Red Lily, Vetiver and Musk.