Fragrance comparison

Gem Parfum vs Theresa

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 79 ratings analysed

7 wins

Gem Parfum

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.5145 votes

Rank #22,706 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Theresa

Evaflor

3.9134 votes

Rank #39,569 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gem Parfum takes 7 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.
Theresa
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gem Parfum7/8

Theresa1/8

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

TheresaEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.51/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 48%Had 16%Want 37%

3.91/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 49%Had 21%Want 30%

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

26%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerGem ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityGem Parfum

SillageGem Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value81

Category winnerTheresaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

amber92%

earthy84%

white floral77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity, woody 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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

PeachTuberosePlumIris

Base6-8 hrs

AmberVetiverOakmossPatchouli

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

Spring13

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night92

Category winnerGem ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex26

Women70

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

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Casual 35%Work 27%Date 24%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,706

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#39,569

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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Evaflor Theresa delivers an inviting mix of rich stone fruit, creamy white flowers, and damp moss. It kicks off with a bright pop of mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into lush plum and powdery iris. The heart feels full and feminine without turning sticky. As it dries, warm amber, patchouli, and earthy vet…

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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 Theresa?

Gem Parfum takes 7 of 8 categories. Gem Parfum is rated 4.51/5 from 45 votes; Theresa is rated 3.91/5 from 34 votes. Choose Gem Parfum for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Theresa for a fruity and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gem Parfum or Theresa?

Gem Parfum lasts longest (Gem Parfum 83/100, Theresa 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gem Parfum or Theresa?

Gem Parfum projects furthest (Gem Parfum 74/100, Theresa 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gem Parfum and Theresa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Peach, Plum, Tuberose and Iris.

Is Gem Parfum or Theresa better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gem Parfum and Theresa?

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. Theresa has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Peach, Tuberose, Plum and Iris, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Patchouli.