Fragrance comparison

Gem Parfum vs Touch

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 45 ratings analysed

3 wins

Gem Parfum

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.5145 votes

Rank #24,271 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Touch

Class

—0 votes

Rank #78,130 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gem Parfum takes 3 of 3 categories.

Gem Parfum
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Touch
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Gem Parfum3/3

Touch0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gem Parfum
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

TouchClass

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.51/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 48%Had 16%Want 37%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 17%Want 83%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityGem Parfum

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

vanilla100%

amber90%

white floral80%

sweet70%

aromatic60%

powdery50%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic, sweet 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

RosePeachCoriander

Heart1 to 2 hours

JasmineOrange

Base3 to 6 hours

AmberTonka BeanVanilla

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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex26

Women70

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,271

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#78,130

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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Touch by Class delivers a warm floral profile with sweet, fruity, and aromatic accents. It opens with juicy peach and soft rose, tempered by a dash of dry coriander spice. As the initial spray settles, a heart of clean jasmine and bright orange emerges, providing a classic floral bouquet that feels both approachable a…

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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 lasts longer, Gem Parfum or Touch?

Gem Parfum lasts longest (Gem Parfum 83/100, Touch 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gem Parfum and Touch smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Coriander, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Gem Parfum or Touch better for summer or winter?

Gem Parfum suits evening wear; Touch suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gem Parfum and Touch?

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. Touch has top notes of Rose, Peach and Coriander, heart notes of Jasmine and Orange, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.