Fragrance comparison

Gourmet vs Julia

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 570 ratings analysed

6 wins

Gourmet

M. Micallef

3.48322 votes

Rank #10,883 AmberBalsamic

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11%scent match

Clearly different

Julia

Teo Cabanel

3.31248 votes

Rank #18,366 FruityGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gourmet takes 6 of 7 categories.

Gourmet
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Julia
Choose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Gourmet6/7

Julia1/7

Ratings & consensus: Gourmet
Community sentiment: Gourmet
Longevity: Gourmet
Sillage & projection: Gourmet
Value for money: Gourmet
Versatility: Julia
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gourmet

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

GourmetM. Micallef

JuliaTeo Cabanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 322 votes

Have 30%Had 16%Want 54%

3.31/ 5 · 248 votes

Have 36%Had 33%Want 31%

Category winnerGourmetRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

25%Dislike

7%Hate

220 votes

14%Love

42%Like

7%Ok

37%Dislike

0%Hate

248 votes

Category winnerGourmetMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityGourmet

SillageGourmet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value39

Category winnerGourmetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

balsamic92%

smoky84%

leather77%

vanilla69%

warm spicy61%

fruity100%

green92%

floral84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

woody61%

Scent match11%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

IncenseRaspberry

Heart

ChestnutLeatherViolet

Base

VanillaAgarwood (Oud)Labdanum

Top

RhuburbBlack CurrantMandarin Orange

Heart

HyacinthVioletJasmine

Base

RaspberryMuskSandalwoodLabdanumIncense

InformationalShared notesIncense, Raspberry, Violet and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer72

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJuliaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex52

Women23

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,883

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#18,366

PerfumerJean-Francois Latty

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerGourmetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gourmet by M. Micallef creates a smoky, resinous cloud centered on sweet chestnut and leather. It opens with sharp, tart raspberry and incense, settling into a dense, long-lasting blend of oud and vanilla. This unisex fragrance feels most at home in cold weather, offering a bold, spicy presence for those who enjoy dee…

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Julia by Teo Cabanel pairs a crisp opening of green rhubarb and black currant with a soft spring breeze of violet and hyacinth. It settles into a delicate base of clean musk and sandalwood, offering a quiet, soap-like freshness. This scent works best for casual daytime wear during mild spring mornings.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gourmet or Julia?

Gourmet takes 6 of 7 categories. Gourmet is rated 3.48/5 from 322 votes; Julia is rated 3.31/5 from 248 votes. Choose Gourmet for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Julia for a fruity and green character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gourmet or Julia?

Gourmet lasts longest (Gourmet 76/100, Julia 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gourmet or Julia?

Gourmet projects furthest (Gourmet 68/100, Julia 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gourmet and Julia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Incense, Raspberry, Violet and Labdanum.

Is Gourmet or Julia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Julia is the stronger pick. For winter, Gourmet is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gourmet and Julia?

Gourmet has top notes of Incense and Raspberry, heart notes of Chestnut, Leather and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud) and Labdanum. Julia has top notes of Rhuburb, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Hyacinth, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Raspberry, Musk, Sandalwood and Labdanum.