Fragrance comparison

Gem Parfum vs L'Or Noir

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 45 ratings analysed

1 wins

Gem Parfum

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.5145 votes

Rank #23,710 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

L'Or Noir

L'Eau De Cassis

—0 votes

Rank #75,727 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gem Parfum takes 1 of 1 categories.

Gem Parfum
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
L'Or Noir
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character.

Gem Parfum1/1

L'Or Noir0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gem ParfumVan Cleef & Arpels

L'Or NoirL'Eau De Cassis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.51/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 48%Had 16%Want 37%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

woody88%

iris77%

amber65%

floral53%

aromatic42%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

PeachPlumBrazilian RosewoodCardamomCorianderCypressMyrtle

Heart3-5 hrs

Ylang YlangCarnationClovesJasmineTuberoseRoseIrisOrris

Base8-12 hrs

AmberCivetOakmossPatchouliVanillaVetiver

Notes

IncenseCardamomPrecious WoodsCarnationClovesIris

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Carnation, Cloves and Iris. 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

Day45

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex26

Women70

Date 39%Party 25%Casual 19%Work 17%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,710

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#75,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGem ParfumHigher 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'Or Noir opens with sharp cardamom and aromatic clove before settling into smoky incense and soft iris. Dark precious woods and amber build a quiet warmth on skin. It shines on chilly October evenings when crisp air cuts through dense spice. This scent favors quiet indoor gatherings or night walks over bright sunny o…

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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.

Do Gem Parfum and L'Or Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Carnation, Cloves and Iris.

Is Gem Parfum or L'Or Noir better for summer or winter?

Gem Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gem Parfum and L'Or Noir?

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. L'Or Noir features Incense, Cardamom, Precious Woods, Carnation and Cloves.