Fragrance comparison

Gem Eau de Toilette vs Poivre

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 716 ratings analysed

6 wins

Gem Eau de Toilette

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.32558 votes

Rank #1,838 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Poivre

Caron

4.03158 votes

Rank #11,148 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gem Eau de Toilette takes 6 of 8 categories.

Gem Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Poivre
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Gem Eau de Toilette6/8

Poivre2/8

Ratings & consensus: Gem Eau de Toilette
Community sentiment: Gem Eau de Toilette
Longevity: Gem Eau de Toilette
Sillage & projection: Gem Eau de Toilette
Value for money: Poivre
Versatility: Poivre
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

PoivreCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 558 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.03/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerGem Eau de ToiletteRating 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

42%Love

37%Like

1%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

158 votes

Category winnerGem Eau de ToiletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityGem Eau de Toilette

SillageGem Eau de Toilette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value46

Category winnerPoivreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

warm spicy100%

floral83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

aromatic30%

Scent match42%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

Top20-30 mins

CloveCarnationPepperSpicesRed Pepper

Heart3-4 hrs

ClovesFloral NotesGeraniumRoseJasmineYlang-YlangTuberose

Base7-10 hrs

OakmossOpoponaxSandalwoodWoodsy NotesVetiver

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

Day37

Night100

Spring20

Summer18

Fall73

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerPoivreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

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

Men8

Unisex62

Women31

Date 40%Party 27%Casual 20%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,838

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#11,148

PerfumerMichel Morsetti

Launched—

Reviews23

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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Poivre by Caron is not your typical vintage floral. It hits your skin with a fiery rush of crushed black pepper and pungent clove. The heat is immediate. Behind that initial crackle lies a velvety heart of spicy carnation, deep red rose, and creamy ylang-ylang. As the fiery spices relax, earthy oakmoss and smoky opopo…

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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 Poivre?

Gem Eau de Toilette takes 6 of 8 categories. Gem Eau de Toilette is rated 4.32/5 from 558 votes; Poivre is rated 4.03/5 from 158 votes. Choose Gem Eau de Toilette for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Poivre for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gem Eau de Toilette or Poivre?

Gem Eau de Toilette lasts longest (Gem Eau de Toilette 79/100, Poivre 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gem Eau de Toilette or Poivre?

Gem Eau de Toilette projects furthest (Gem Eau de Toilette 72/100, Poivre 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gem Eau de Toilette and Poivre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Jasmine and Tuberose.

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

For summer, Poivre is the stronger pick. For winter, Gem Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. Gem Eau de Toilette suits evening wear; Poivre suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Poivre has top notes of Clove, Carnation, Pepper and Spices, heart notes of Cloves, Floral Notes, Geranium and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Opoponax, Sandalwood and Woodsy Notes.