Fragrance comparison

Gem Parfum vs Ibisco

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 198 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gem Parfum

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.5145 votes

Rank #25,777 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Ibisco

L'Erbolario

3.97153 votes

Rank #11,757 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gem Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gem Parfum
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ibisco
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gem Parfum4/7

Ibisco3/7

Ratings & consensus: Gem Parfum
Community sentiment: Gem Parfum
Longevity: Gem Parfum
Sillage & projection: Gem Parfum
Value for money: Ibisco
Versatility: Ibisco
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ibisco

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gem ParfumVan Cleef & Arpels

IbiscoL'Erbolario

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.51/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 48%Had 16%Want 37%

3.97/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 32%Had 17%Want 51%

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

31%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

153 votes

Category winnerGem ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityGem Parfum

SillageGem Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value81

Category winnerIbiscoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

floral77%

sweet69%

balsamic61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and sweet

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

Top

Elemi resinLemonCorianderOrangeCardamom

Heart

Ylang-YlangHibiscusVanillaOrrisJasmineRose

Base

AmberPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Coriander, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Gem Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer24

Fall100

Winter94

Day50

Night100

Spring54

Summer45

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night52

Category winnerIbiscoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex26

Women70

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,777

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#11,757

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerIbiscoHigher 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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L'Erbolario Ibisco opens with a sharp burst of elemi resin, zesty lemon, and crushed coriander seeds. As the bright citrus top recedes, yellow ylang-ylang and creamy orris soften the aromatic edge, merging with warm amber and patchouli in the base. It feels dry and resinous rather than lush or tropical, offering a war…

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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 Parfum or Ibisco?

Gem Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Gem Parfum is rated 4.51/5 from 45 votes; Ibisco is rated 3.97/5 from 153 votes. Choose Gem Parfum for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ibisco for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gem Parfum or Ibisco?

Gem Parfum lasts longest (Gem Parfum 83/100, Ibisco 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gem Parfum or Ibisco?

Gem Parfum projects furthest (Gem Parfum 74/100, Ibisco 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gem Parfum and Ibisco smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Coriander, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Gem Parfum or Ibisco better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gem Parfum and Ibisco?

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. Ibisco has top notes of Elemi resin, Lemon, Coriander and Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Hibiscus, Vanilla and Orris, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Musk.