Fragrance comparison

Gem Eau de Toilette vs Unique

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 566 ratings analysed

3 wins

Gem Eau de Toilette

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.32558 votes

Rank #2,022 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Unique

Rasasi

4.508 votes

Rank #42,954 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gem Eau de Toilette takes 3 of 4 categories.

Gem Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Unique
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Gem Eau de Toilette3/4

Unique1/4

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

UniqueRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 558 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 70%Had 4%Want 26%

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

63%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 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

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityGem Eau de Toilette

SillageGem Eau de Toilette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value92

Category winnerUniqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

earthy100%

woody92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

rose69%

iris61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both 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

Top

HyacinthCorianderBergamotBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

IrisRoseCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangTuberose

Base

PatchouliOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesBrazilian Rosewood, Coriander, 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

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men17

Unisex33

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,022

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#42,954

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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Unique by Rasasi is a floral-heavy composition that bridges sharp botanical greens with a grounding, woody base. Launched in 2012, it feels like a traditional scent profile that thrives in transitional weather. It settles into an earthy, mossy skin-scent after the bright, hyacinth-heavy opening fades. A solid choice f…

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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 Unique?

Gem Eau de Toilette takes 3 of 4 categories. Gem Eau de Toilette is rated 4.32/5 from 558 votes; Unique is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes. Choose Gem Eau de Toilette for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Unique for a earthy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gem Eau de Toilette or Unique?

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

Which projects more, Gem Eau de Toilette or Unique?

Gem Eau de Toilette projects furthest (Gem Eau de Toilette 72/100, Unique 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gem Eau de Toilette and Unique smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Brazilian Rosewood, Coriander, Ylang-Ylang and Carnation.

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

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

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

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. Unique has top notes of Hyacinth, Coriander, Bergamot and Brazilian Rosewood, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss and Vetiver.