Fragrance comparison

Gem Eau de Toilette vs L'Or Noir

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 558 ratings analysed

1 wins

Gem Eau de Toilette

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.32558 votes

Rank #1,895 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

L'Or Noir

L'Eau De Cassis

—0 votes

Rank #75,727 Warm SpicyWoody

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.
L'Or Noir
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character.

Gem Eau de Toilette1/1

L'Or Noir0/1

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

L'Or NoirL'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 67%Had 0%Want 33%

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%

warm spicy100%

woody88%

iris77%

amber65%

floral53%

aromatic42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody 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

IncenseCardamomPrecious WoodsCarnationClovesIris

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Carnation, Cloves and Iris. 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

Day37

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Date 41%Party 32%Casual 15%Work 12%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,895

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#75,727

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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L'Or Noir opens with sharp cardamom and aromatic clove before settling into smoky incense and soft iris. Dark precious woods and amber build a quiet warmth on skin. It shines on chilly October evenings when crisp air cuts through dense spice. This scent favors quiet indoor gatherings or night walks over bright sunny o…

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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.

Do Gem Eau de Toilette and L'Or Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Carnation, Cloves and Iris.

Is Gem Eau de Toilette or L'Or Noir 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 L'Or Noir?

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. L'Or Noir features Incense, Cardamom, Precious Woods, Carnation and Cloves.