Gem Parfum vs Mastic Onirique
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
18%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gem Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories.
Gem ParfumChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mastic OniriqueChoose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Gem Parfum3/4
Mastic Onirique1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gem Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Mastic Onirique
- Value for money
- Gem Parfum
- 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 & ArpelsMastic OniriqueThe Greek PerfumerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.51/ 5 · 45 votes
Have 48%Had 16%Want 37%
3.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 4%Had 1%Want 95%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
31%Like
2%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
45 votes
50%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGem Parfum
SillageMastic Onirique
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGem ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fruity92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
powdery100%
musky90%
amber80%
animalic70%
balsamic60%
iris50%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both powdery
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
Mastic or LentisquePink PepperTangerine
Heart
OrrisPowdery NotesJasmineIrisMilk Cream
Base
CivetMuskTolu BalsamOlibanumAmberMadagascar VanillaOak
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Iris, Orris and Amber. 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
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,600
PerfumerRoger Pellegrino
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#48,947
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerGem ParfumHigher 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 →Mastic Onirique opens with piney mastic resin, crisp tangerine, and a bite of pink pepper. The heart softens into dense iris, powdery orris root, and a unique milk cream accord. In the base, rich amber, Tolu balsam, and subtle civet give weight to the herbal sweetness. It works best on crisp autumn mornings when cold …
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 Mastic Onirique?
Gem Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories. Gem Parfum is rated 4.51/5 from 45 votes; Mastic Onirique is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Gem Parfum for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mastic Onirique for a powdery and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Gem Parfum or Mastic Onirique?
Gem Parfum lasts longest (Gem Parfum 83/100, Mastic Onirique 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gem Parfum or Mastic Onirique?
Mastic Onirique projects furthest (Mastic Onirique 100/100, Gem Parfum 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gem Parfum and Mastic Onirique smell similar?
Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Iris, Orris and Amber.
Is Gem Parfum or Mastic Onirique better for summer or winter?
Gem Parfum suits evening wear; Mastic Onirique suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gem Parfum and Mastic Onirique?
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. Mastic Onirique has top notes of Mastic or Lentisque, Pink Pepper and Tangerine, heart notes of Orris, Powdery Notes, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Civet, Musk, Tolu Balsam and Olibanum.
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