Fragrance comparison

Moments Parfum vs Gem Parfum

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 56 ratings analysed

Moments Parfum

Priscilla Presley

4.3611 votes

Rank #51,888 PowderyEarthy

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38%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Gem Parfum

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.5145 votes

Rank #24,786 WoodyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gem Parfum takes 6 of 6 categories.

Moments Parfum
Choose it for a powdery and earthy character. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Gem Parfum
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Moments Parfum0/6

Gem Parfum6/6

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

Moments ParfumPriscilla Presley

Gem ParfumVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 43%Had 20%Want 37%

4.51/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 48%Had 16%Want 37%

Category winnerGem ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

62%Love

31%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityGem Parfum

SillageGem Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value56

Category winnerGem ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

earthy92%

woody84%

floral77%

animalic69%

musky61%

woody100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotCorianderPeachViolet

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orris RootJasminePeonyRoseTuberose

Base3 to 4 hours

AmberOakmossLeatherMuskPatchouliVanillaVetiverCivet

Top20-40 mins

PeachPlumBrazilian RosewoodCardamomCorianderCypressMyrtle

Heart3-5 hrs

Ylang YlangCarnationClovesJasmineTuberoseRoseIrisOrris

Base8-12 hrs

AmberCivetOakmossPatchouliVanillaVetiver

Category winnerGem ParfumLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Spring29

Summer24

Fall100

Winter94

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men4

Unisex26

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,888

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,786

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerGem ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moments Parfum by Priscilla Presley is a vintage oriental floral fragrance launched in 1990 that delivers a powdery, earthy, and richly floral profile. The scent opens with a contrast of bright bergamot, herbal coriander, soft violet, and velvety peach. As it settles, a lush bouquet of rose, jasmine, tuberose, and peo…

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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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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, Moments Parfum or Gem Parfum?

Gem Parfum takes 6 of 6 categories. Moments Parfum is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes; Gem Parfum is rated 4.51/5 from 45 votes. Choose Moments Parfum for a powdery and earthy character. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Gem Parfum for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Moments Parfum or Gem Parfum?

Gem Parfum lasts longest (Gem Parfum 83/100, Moments Parfum 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moments Parfum or Gem Parfum?

Gem Parfum projects furthest (Gem Parfum 74/100, Moments Parfum 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moments Parfum and Gem Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Coriander, Peach, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Moments Parfum or Gem Parfum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Moments Parfum and Gem Parfum?

Moments Parfum has top notes of Bergamot, Coriander, Peach and Violet, heart notes of Orris Root, Jasmine, Peony and Rose, a base of Amber, Oakmoss, Leather and Musk. 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.