Fragrance comparison

Gem Eau de Toilette vs Wind Song

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,205 ratings analysed

6 wins

Gem Eau de Toilette

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.32558 votes

Rank #1,980 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Wind Song

Prince Matchabelli

3.72647 votes

Rank #4,768 AromaticWarm Spicy

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.
Wind Song
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gem Eau de Toilette6/8

Wind Song2/8

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: Wind Song
Versatility: Wind Song
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

Wind SongPrince Matchabelli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 558 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

3.72/ 5 · 647 votes

Have 43%Had 31%Want 26%

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

28%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

647 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityGem Eau de Toilette

SillageGem Eau de Toilette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value87

Category winnerWind SongBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

floral77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match51%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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CorianderTarragonNeroliOrange LeafBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

CarnationClovesYlang-YlangRoseOrris RootBrazilian RosewoodJasmine

Base3 to 6 hours

SandalwoodMuskCedarVetiverBenzoinAmber

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

Day58

Night100

Spring100

Summer65

Fall78

Winter61

Day100

Night40

Category winnerWind SongMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men2

Unisex25

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,980

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#4,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews194

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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Wind Song by Prince Matchabelli is a classic floral fragrance that leans into aromatic greenery, zesty citrus, and dry spice. First introduced in 1953, the scent greets you with a crisp burst of coriander, tarragon, bergamot, and neroli. As the bright opening settles, it reveals a distinctive floral heart packed with …

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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 Wind Song?

Gem Eau de Toilette takes 6 of 8 categories. Gem Eau de Toilette is rated 4.32/5 from 558 votes; Wind Song is rated 3.72/5 from 647 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 Wind Song for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gem Eau de Toilette or Wind Song?

Gem Eau de Toilette lasts longest (Gem Eau de Toilette 79/100, Wind Song 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gem Eau de Toilette or Wind Song?

Gem Eau de Toilette projects furthest (Gem Eau de Toilette 72/100, Wind Song 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gem Eau de Toilette and Wind Song smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Brazilian Rosewood, Coriander, Ylang-Ylang and Carnation.

Is Gem Eau de Toilette or Wind Song better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gem Eau de Toilette and Wind Song?

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. Wind Song has top notes of Coriander, Tarragon, Neroli and Orange Leaf, heart notes of Carnation, Cloves, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar and Vetiver.