Gem Parfum vs Royal Extrait
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gem Parfum takes 5 of 8 categories.
Gem ParfumChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Royal ExtraitChoose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gem Parfum5/8
Royal Extrait3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Royal Extrait
- Community sentiment
- Gem Parfum
- Longevity
- Gem Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Gem Parfum
- Value for money
- Gem Parfum
- Versatility
- Royal Extrait
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Gem Parfum
- Fragranxe ranking
- Royal Extrait
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Gem ParfumVan Cleef & ArpelsRoyal ExtraitGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.51/ 5 · 45 votes
Have 48%Had 16%Want 37%
4.52/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%
Category winnerRoyal ExtraitRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
31%Like
2%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
45 votes
69%Love
22%Like
3%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
65 votes
Category winnerGem ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGem Parfum
SillageGem Parfum
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%
amber100%
powdery92%
iris84%
white floral77%
tuberose69%
rose61%
Scent match21%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
Notes
ResinsPeachIrisAmberRoseTuberoseVanillaJasmine
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerGem ParfumLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring29
Summer24
Fall100
Winter94
Day50
Night100
Spring80
Summer53
Fall100
Winter73
Day81
Night100
Category winnerRoyal ExtraitMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,593
PerfumerRoger Pellegrino
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#12,586
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerRoyal ExtraitHigher 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 →Royal Extrait by Guerlain is a rich amber floral perfume built around a thick, ripe peach note layered over powdery iris, sweet vanilla, and warm resins. It opens with an immediate burst of dense fruitiness before revealing a lush bouquet of rose, jasmine, and heady tuberose. As it settles, golden amber and balsamic r…
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 Royal Extrait?
Gem Parfum takes 5 of 8 categories. Gem Parfum is rated 4.51/5 from 45 votes; Royal Extrait is rated 4.52/5 from 65 votes. Choose Gem Parfum for a woody and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Royal Extrait for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Gem Parfum or Royal Extrait?
Gem Parfum lasts longest (Gem Parfum 83/100, Royal Extrait 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gem Parfum or Royal Extrait?
Gem Parfum projects furthest (Gem Parfum 74/100, Royal Extrait 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gem Parfum and Royal Extrait smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Jasmine, Tuberose and Rose.
Is Gem Parfum or Royal Extrait better for summer or winter?
For summer, Royal Extrait is the stronger pick. For winter, Gem Parfum is the stronger pick. Gem Parfum suits evening wear; Royal Extrait suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gem Parfum and Royal Extrait?
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. Royal Extrait features Resins, Peach, Iris, Amber and Rose.
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