Fragrance comparison

Gem Parfum vs Musk Tuberose

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 99 ratings analysed

6 wins

Gem Parfum

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.5145 votes

Rank #23,987 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Musk Tuberose

Claudio Zucca Parfums

4.1754 votes

Rank #31,822 MuskyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Musk Tuberose
Choose it for a musky and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gem Parfum6/8

Musk Tuberose2/8

Ratings & consensus: Gem Parfum
Community sentiment: Gem Parfum
Longevity: Gem Parfum
Sillage & projection: Gem Parfum
Value for money: Musk Tuberose
Versatility: Musk Tuberose
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

Musk TuberoseClaudio Zucca Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.51/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 48%Had 16%Want 37%

4.17/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 14%Had 4%Want 82%

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

44%Love

37%Like

13%Ok

2%Dislike

4%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerGem ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityGem Parfum

SillageGem Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value66

Category winnerMusk TuberoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

musky100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

tuberose77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

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

TuberoseMuskPeachCashmeranBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

MilkJasmineHeliotropeYlang YlangAmyris

Base6 to 8 hours

White MuskAmbretteVanillaAmberOakmoss

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

Spring100

Summer81

Fall78

Winter59

Day100

Night69

Category winnerMusk TuberoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex26

Women70

Men3

Unisex20

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,987

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#31,822

PerfumerClaudio Zucca

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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Musk Tuberose by Claudio Zucca Parfums presents a plush, velvety interpretation of white florals supported by a pillowy bed of musk. It begins with sweet peach, sparkling bergamot, and tactile cashmeran framing an immediate burst of tuberose. As the scent develops, a distinct milk note tempers the floral intensity, jo…

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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 Musk Tuberose?

Gem Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories. Gem Parfum is rated 4.51/5 from 45 votes; Musk Tuberose is rated 4.17/5 from 54 votes. Choose Gem Parfum for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Musk Tuberose for a musky and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gem Parfum or Musk Tuberose?

Gem Parfum lasts longest (Gem Parfum 83/100, Musk Tuberose 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gem Parfum or Musk Tuberose?

Gem Parfum projects furthest (Gem Parfum 74/100, Musk Tuberose 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gem Parfum and Musk Tuberose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine and Tuberose.

Is Gem Parfum or Musk Tuberose better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gem Parfum and Musk Tuberose?

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. Musk Tuberose has top notes of Tuberose, Musk, Peach and Cashmeran, heart notes of Milk, Jasmine, Heliotrope and Ylang Ylang, a base of White Musk, Ambrette, Vanilla and Amber.