Fragrance comparison

Gem Eau de Toilette vs Mouche

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 565 ratings analysed

Gem Eau de Toilette

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.32558 votes

Rank #2,022 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Mouche

Rochas

4.437 votes

Rank #39,359 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mouche takes 2 of 3 categories.

Gem Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mouche
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gem Eau de Toilette1/3

Mouche2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mouche
Sillage & projection: Mouche
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

MoucheRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 558 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 9%Had 1%Want 90%

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

71%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityMouche

SillageMouche

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%

amber100%

woody92%

sweet84%

earthy77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and sweet

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

Top

PeachApricotLemonBergamotNarcissus

Heart

PlumRoseYlang-YlangJasmineCarnationHoneyClovesSweet Pea

Base

OpoponaxOakmossBenzoinPatchouliVetiverLeatherMuskOrris Root

InformationalShared notesPlum, Peach, Ylang-Ylang and Carnation. 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

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

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#2,022

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#39,359

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Mouche is a 1947 release from Rochas composed by Edmond Roudnitska. It opens with a bright burst of peach, apricot, and lemon, settling into a complex heart of honey, plum, and florals. This classic composition balances fruity sweetness with the depth of leather and oakmoss. It suits those seeking a vintage-leaning sc…

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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, Gem Eau de Toilette or Mouche?

Mouche takes 2 of 3 categories. Gem Eau de Toilette is rated 4.32/5 from 558 votes; Mouche is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Gem Eau de Toilette for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mouche for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gem Eau de Toilette or Mouche?

They last about the same: Mouche 80/100, Gem Eau de Toilette 79/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gem Eau de Toilette or Mouche?

Mouche projects furthest (Mouche 79/100, Gem Eau de Toilette 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gem Eau de Toilette and Mouche smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Plum, Peach, Ylang-Ylang and Carnation.

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

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

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

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. Mouche has top notes of Peach, Apricot, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Plum, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Opoponax, Oakmoss, Benzoin and Patchouli.