Gem Parfum vs Cabotine
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gem Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.
Gem ParfumChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
CabotineChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Gem Parfum5/7
Cabotine2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Gem Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Gem Parfum
- Longevity
- Gem Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Gem Parfum
- Value for money
- Cabotine
- Versatility
- Gem Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cabotine
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Gem ParfumVan Cleef & ArpelsCabotineGrèsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.51/ 5 · 45 votes
Have 48%Had 16%Want 37%
3.68/ 5 · 5,225 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerGem ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
31%Like
2%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
45 votes
28%Love
41%Like
6%Ok
23%Dislike
3%Hate
5,225 votes
Category winnerGem ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGem Parfum
SillageGem Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCabotineBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fruity92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
floral100%
white floral92%
aromatic84%
green77%
fruity69%
woody61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-40 mins
PeachPlumBrazilian RosewoodCardamomCorianderCypressMyrtle
Heart3-5 hrs
Ylang YlangCarnationClovesJasmineTuberoseRoseIrisOrris
Base8-12 hrs
AmberCivetOakmossPatchouliVanillaVetiver
Top
CorianderOrange BlossomCassiaBlack CurrantPlumTangerinePeach
Heart
TuberoseHiacynthCarnationJasmineGingerYlang-YlangRoseFreesia
Base
CivetMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarAmberTonka BeanVanilla
InformationalShared notesPeach, Plum, Coriander and Carnation. Durations are only published for Gem Parfum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring29
Summer24
Fall100
Winter94
Day50
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter38
Day–
Night–
Category winnerGem ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,593
PerfumerRoger Pellegrino
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#1,591
PerfumerJean Claude Delville
Launched—
Reviews206
Category winnerCabotineHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGem Parfum by Van Cleef & Arpels is a lavish fruity chypre that captures the bold, unapologetic character of late eighties perfumery. The fragrance opens with a rich wave of stewed peach and ripe dark plum, dusted with dry coriander and cardamom spices. As the initial brightness settles, a plush floral core of clove-s…
Reviews →Cabotine by Grès is a Floral fragrance for women. Cabotine was launched in 1990. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean Claude Delville. Top notes are Coriander, Orange Blossom, Cassia, Black Currant, Plum, Tangerine and Peach; middle notes are Tuberose, Hiacynth, Carnation, Jasmine, Ginger, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Freesia…
Reviews →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 Parfum or Cabotine?
Gem Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Gem Parfum is rated 4.51/5 from 45 votes; Cabotine is rated 3.68/5 from 5,225 votes. Choose Gem Parfum for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Cabotine for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Gem Parfum or Cabotine?
Gem Parfum lasts longest (Gem Parfum 83/100, Cabotine 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gem Parfum or Cabotine?
Gem Parfum projects furthest (Gem Parfum 74/100, Cabotine 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gem Parfum and Cabotine smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Plum, Coriander and Carnation.
Is Gem Parfum or Cabotine better for summer or winter?
For summer, Gem Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Gem Parfum is the stronger pick. Gem Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gem Parfum and Cabotine?
Gem Parfum has top notes of Peach, Plum, Brazilian Rosewood and Cardamom, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Carnation, Cloves and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Civet, Oakmoss and Patchouli. Cabotine has top notes of Coriander, Orange Blossom, Cassia and Black Currant, heart notes of Tuberose, Hiacynth, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Civet, Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood.
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