Fragrance comparison

Irae vs Cabaret Pour Homme

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 496 ratings analysed

Irae

V Canto

4.05363 votes

Rank #8,710 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Cabaret Pour Homme

Grès

4.20133 votes

Rank #6,971 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cabaret Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

Irae
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Cabaret Pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Irae2/7

Cabaret Pour Homme5/7

Ratings & consensus: Cabaret Pour Homme
Community sentiment: Cabaret Pour Homme
Longevity: Irae
Sillage & projection: Irae
Value for money: Cabaret Pour Homme
Versatility: Cabaret Pour Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cabaret Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IraeV Canto

Cabaret Pour HommeGrès

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 363 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

4.20/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerCabaret Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

363 votes

44%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

133 votes

Category winnerCabaret Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityIrae

SillageIrae

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value67

Category winnerCabaret Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

cacao69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

lavender65%

sweet53%

fruity42%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Cacao PodTonka BeanBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Sichuan PepperWormwoodCorianderHot iron

Base6 to 8 hours

OakPalisander RosewoodCrystal Amber

Top

Juniper BerriesPineappleCorianderBasilRosemaryBergamot

Heart

LavenderJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodWormwoodAmberOakmossPatchouliMuskVetiverTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesTonka Bean, Bergamot, Wormwood and Coriander. Durations are only published for Irae, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer22

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night92

Spring75

Summer42

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night86

Category winnerCabaret Pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex49

Women9

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,710

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#6,971

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerCabaret Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Irae by V Canto offers an unconventional contrast of bitter cacao pod, bright bergamot, and striking hot iron. Created by perfumer Paolo Terenzi, this unisex fragrance steps away from standard gourmand sweetness. The opening pairs dry cocoa and citrus against a sharp kick of Sichuan pepper and bitter wormwood. As the …

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Cabaret Pour Homme by Grès opens with a sharp burst of juniper berries, tart pineapple, and crisp coriander before settling into a warm herbal heart. Perfumer Pierre Bourdon crafted this 2004 composition as a smoother, sweeter evolution of classic aromatic fougeres. As the top notes quiet down, lavender and jasmine bl…

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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, Irae or Cabaret Pour Homme?

Cabaret Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Irae is rated 4.05/5 from 363 votes; Cabaret Pour Homme is rated 4.20/5 from 133 votes. Choose Irae for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Cabaret Pour Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Irae or Cabaret Pour Homme?

They last about the same: Irae 69/100, Cabaret Pour Homme 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Irae or Cabaret Pour Homme?

Irae projects furthest (Irae 65/100, Cabaret Pour Homme 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Irae and Cabaret Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Bergamot, Wormwood and Coriander.

Is Irae or Cabaret Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cabaret Pour Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Irae is the stronger pick. Irae suits daytime wear; Cabaret Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Irae and Cabaret Pour Homme?

Irae has top notes of Cacao Pod, Tonka Bean and Bergamot, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, Wormwood, Coriander and Hot iron, a base of Oak, Palisander Rosewood and Crystal Amber. Cabaret Pour Homme has top notes of Juniper Berries, Pineapple, Coriander and Basil, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Wormwood, Amber and Oakmoss.