Fragrance comparison

Gem Eau de Toilette vs Shalom

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 581 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gem Eau de Toilette

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.32558 votes

Rank #2,024 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Shalom

Judith Muller

3.7023 votes

Rank #41,559 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gem Eau de Toilette takes 4 of 5 categories.

Gem Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Shalom
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gem Eau de Toilette4/5

Shalom1/5

Ratings & consensus: Gem Eau de Toilette
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gem Eau de Toilette
Sillage & projection: Gem Eau de Toilette
Value for money: Shalom
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

ShalomJudith Muller

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 558 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

3.70/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 41%Had 16%Want 43%

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

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

21%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityGem Eau de Toilette

SillageGem Eau de Toilette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value60

Category winnerShalomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · 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

Top

BergamotPeachPlumCardamomPalisander Rosewood

Heart

CarnationRoseNutmegOrris RootYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

OakmossBenzoinAmberSandalwoodLeatherVetiverCivet

InformationalShared notesPlum, Peach, Cardamom and Ylang-Ylang. 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

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,024

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#41,559

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Shalom by Judith Muller is a mossy, fruity chypre that brings a classic 1970s character to life. It balances juicy plum and peach with a grounding, animalic base of oakmoss and civet. Best suited for cooler days or elegant evening wear, it offers a distinct, sophisticated profile for those who appreciate traditional, …

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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 Shalom?

Gem Eau de Toilette takes 4 of 5 categories. Gem Eau de Toilette is rated 4.32/5 from 558 votes; Shalom is rated 3.70/5 from 23 votes. Choose Gem Eau de Toilette for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Shalom for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gem Eau de Toilette or Shalom?

Gem Eau de Toilette lasts longest (Gem Eau de Toilette 79/100, Shalom 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gem Eau de Toilette or Shalom?

Projection is very close: Gem Eau de Toilette 72/100, Shalom 70/100 for sillage.

Do Gem Eau de Toilette and Shalom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Plum, Peach, Cardamom and Ylang-Ylang.

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

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

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

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. Shalom has top notes of Bergamot, Peach, Plum and Cardamom, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Nutmeg and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Benzoin, Amber and Sandalwood.