Fragrance comparison

Gem Parfum vs Gucci Rush

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 10,285 ratings analysed

6 wins

Gem Parfum

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.5145 votes

Rank #24,271 WoodyFruity

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Gucci Rush

Gucci

3.7910,240 votes

Rank #2,639 White FloralPatchouli

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gem Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories.

Gem Parfum
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gucci Rush
Choose it for a white floral and patchouli character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Gem Parfum6/8

Gucci Rush2/8

Ratings & consensus: Gem Parfum
Community sentiment: Gem Parfum
Longevity: Gem Parfum
Sillage & projection: Gem Parfum
Value for money: Gem Parfum
Versatility: Gucci Rush
Note pyramid (duration): Gem Parfum
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci Rush

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Gem ParfumVan Cleef & Arpels

Gucci RushGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.51/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 48%Had 16%Want 37%

3.79/ 5 · 10,240 votes

Have 42%Had 42%Want 16%

Category winnerGem ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

31%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

36%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

23%Dislike

2%Hate

10,240 votes

Category winnerGem ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityGem Parfum

SillageGem Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value55

Category winnerGem ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

patchouli92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

fruity69%

floral61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-40 mins

PeachPlumBrazilian RosewoodCardamomCorianderCypressMyrtle

Heart3-5 hrs

Ylang YlangCarnationClovesJasmineTuberoseRoseIrisOrris

Base8-12 hrs

AmberCivetOakmossPatchouliVanillaVetiver

Top30 to 45 minutes

PeachCalifornian GardeniaAfrican Freesia Petals

Heart2 to 4 hours

CorianderDamask RoseJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

PatchouliNatural VanillaVetiver

Category winnerGem ParfumLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer24

Fall100

Winter94

Day50

Night100

Spring56

Summer41

Fall90

Winter100

Day65

Night100

Category winnerGucci RushMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex26

Women70

Men1

Unisex13

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,271

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#2,639

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerGucci RushHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gem 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…

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Gucci Rush is a bold chypre fruity scent that makes no apologies for its electric character. Created by perfumer Michel Almairac, the composition opens with sweet peach, creamy Californian gardenia, and African freesia petals. As the opening settles, an aromatic core of coriander, Damask rose, and jasmine takes over, …

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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 Parfum or Gucci Rush?

Gem Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories. Gem Parfum is rated 4.51/5 from 45 votes; Gucci Rush is rated 3.79/5 from 10,240 votes. Choose Gem Parfum for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gucci Rush for a white floral and patchouli character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gem Parfum or Gucci Rush?

Gem Parfum lasts longest (Gem Parfum 83/100, Gucci Rush 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gem Parfum or Gucci Rush?

Projection is very close: Gem Parfum 74/100, Gucci Rush 72/100 for sillage.

Do Gem Parfum and Gucci Rush smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Coriander, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Gem Parfum or Gucci Rush better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci Rush is the stronger pick. For winter, Gucci Rush is the stronger pick. Gem Parfum suits evening wear; Gucci Rush suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gem Parfum and Gucci Rush?

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. Gucci Rush has top notes of Peach, Californian Gardenia and African Freesia Petals, heart notes of Coriander, Damask Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Natural Vanilla and Vetiver.