Gem Eau de Toilette vs Lovely
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Gem Eau de ToiletteChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
LovelyChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Gem Eau de Toilette2/4
Lovely2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gem Eau de Toilette
- Sillage & projection
- Lovely
- Value for money
- Lovely
- 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 & ArpelsLovelyOne LoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.32/ 5 · 558 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
4.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
40%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
558 votes
83%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGem Eau de Toilette
SillageLovely
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLovelyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
white floral61%
woody100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
iris77%
vanilla69%
tuberose61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
PlumPeachBrazilian RosewoodCardamomCorianderCypressMyrtle
Heart3-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineTuberoseClovesRoseIrisOrris Root
Base8-10+ hrs
CivetOakmossAmberPatchouliVanillaVetiver
Top
MandarinPeach
Heart
TuberoseJasmineIris
Base
SandalwoodVanillaVetiver
InformationalShared notesPeach, Jasmine, Tuberose 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 seasonSpring38
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day58
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter80
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,021
PerfumerRoger Pellegrino
Launched—
Reviews36
Overall rank#39,889
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerGem Eau de ToiletteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVan 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 …
Reviews →Lovely by One Love arrives as a modern feminine fragrance launched in 2025. It opens with bright mandarin and sweet peach, flowing into a bouquet of tuberose, jasmine, and iris. The base settles into a warm, grounding blend of sandalwood, vanilla, and vetiver. It is a well-rounded composition designed for daily wear t…
Reviews →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, Gem Eau de Toilette or Lovely?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gem Eau de Toilette is rated 4.32/5 from 558 votes; Lovely is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Gem Eau de Toilette for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Lovely for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Gem Eau de Toilette or Lovely?
Gem Eau de Toilette lasts longest (Gem Eau de Toilette 79/100, Lovely 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gem Eau de Toilette or Lovely?
Lovely projects furthest (Lovely 83/100, Gem Eau de Toilette 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gem Eau de Toilette and Lovely smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Jasmine, Tuberose and Iris.
Is Gem Eau de Toilette or Lovely better for summer or winter?
Gem Eau de Toilette suits evening wear; Lovely suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gem Eau de Toilette and Lovely?
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. Lovely has top notes of Mandarin and Peach, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Vetiver.
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