Fragrance comparison

Gem Parfum vs Leylak

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gem Parfum

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.5145 votes

Rank #23,250 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Leylak

LELAS

4.388 votes

Rank #51,105 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gem Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories.

Gem Parfum
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Leylak
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gem Parfum4/5

Leylak1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gem ParfumVan Cleef & Arpels

LeylakLELAS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.51/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 48%Had 16%Want 37%

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 41%Had 5%Want 55%

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

63%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityGem Parfum

SillageGem Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value63

Category winnerLeylakBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

musky77%

sweet69%

floral61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery 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

Top15-30 mins

Ylang YlangPink PepperPlum

Heart2-4 hrs

OsmanthusTuberoseGardeniaJasmineOrrisLily of the Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaAmberMuskSkin

Category winnerGem ParfumLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer24

Fall100

Winter94

Day45

Night100

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex26

Women70

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 36%Party 28%Casual 19%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,250

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#51,105

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

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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Leylak by LELAS delivers a plush blend of rich florals and dark fruit. Do not overspray this. The first spray releases a punchy burst of ripe plum and spicy pink pepper, followed quickly by heady ylang ylang. Within twenty minutes, the opening sharp solvent edge fades away. What emerges is a thick bouquet of white flo…

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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 Leylak?

Gem Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories. Gem Parfum is rated 4.51/5 from 45 votes; Leylak is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Gem Parfum for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Leylak for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gem Parfum or Leylak?

Gem Parfum lasts longest (Gem Parfum 83/100, Leylak 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gem Parfum or Leylak?

Gem Parfum projects furthest (Gem Parfum 74/100, Leylak 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gem Parfum and Leylak smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Plum, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine and Tuberose.

Is Gem Parfum or Leylak better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gem Parfum and Leylak?

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. Leylak has top notes of Ylang Ylang, Pink Pepper and Plum, heart notes of Osmanthus, Tuberose, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Skin.