Nyala vs Gem Eau de Toilette
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
NyalaChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gem Eau de ToiletteChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Nyala2/4
Gem Eau de Toilette2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Nyala
- Sillage & projection
- Gem Eau de Toilette
- Value for money
- Nyala
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gem Eau de Toilette
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
NyalaJealousGem Eau de ToiletteVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.71/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 45%Had 9%Want 45%
4.32/ 5 · 558 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
43%Like
0%Ok
29%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
50%Love
40%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
558 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNyala
SillageGem Eau de Toilette
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNyalaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
fruity91%
woody83%
patchouli74%
musky65%
yellow floral56%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
white floral61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PlumPraline
Heart
PatchouliYlang-Ylang
Base
MuskOakmoss
Top20-30 mins
PlumPeachBrazilian RosewoodCardamomCorianderCypressMyrtle
Heart3-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineTuberoseClovesRoseIrisOrris Root
Base8-10+ hrs
CivetOakmossAmberPatchouliVanillaVetiver
InformationalShared notesPlum, Patchouli, Ylang-Ylang and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Gem Eau de Toilette, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring60
Summer0
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night67
Spring38
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day58
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#63,087
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,022
PerfumerRoger Pellegrino
Launched—
Reviews36
Category winnerGem Eau de ToiletteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNyala by Jealous pairs dark plum with rich praline in a sweet, fruity opening that quickly settles into earthy patchouli and creamy ylang-ylang. Grounded by mossy oakmoss and soft musk, it creates a warm, textured aura suited for cool autumn evenings, casual dinners, and brisk outdoor walks.
Reviews →Van Cleef & Arpels Gem Eau de Toilette opens with a rich wave of spiced plum, ripe peach, and crushed coriander seeds. Created in 1987 by perfumer Roger Pellegrino, this classic fruity chypre balances juicy stone fruit against a deep spine of Brazilian rosewood, carnation, and earthy oakmoss. As the fragrance settles …
Reviews →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.
Guided comparison
Ask about this matchup
Get a practical answer grounded in the fragrances currently selected.
Recent comparisons
Head-to-head activity from live history
Mexx Ice Touch ManMexxRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
White NoiseRoadsWINNER
♛
CreatorARgENTUMWINNER
vs
Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室RUNNER-UP
1 person compared this today
CreatorARgENTUMWINNER
vs
Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室RUNNER-UP
NabroAZYARUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Mila Schön (Original)Mila SchönWINNER
Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER
Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Nyala or Gem Eau de Toilette?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Nyala is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes; Gem Eau de Toilette is rated 4.32/5 from 558 votes. Choose Nyala for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gem Eau de Toilette for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Nyala or Gem Eau de Toilette?
Nyala lasts longest (Nyala 83/100, Gem Eau de Toilette 79/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Nyala or Gem Eau de Toilette?
Projection is very close: Gem Eau de Toilette 72/100, Nyala 71/100 for sillage.
Do Nyala and Gem Eau de Toilette smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Plum, Patchouli, Ylang-Ylang and Oakmoss.
Is Nyala or Gem Eau de Toilette better for summer or winter?
Nyala suits daytime wear; Gem Eau de Toilette suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Nyala and Gem Eau de Toilette?
Nyala has top notes of Plum and Praline, heart notes of Patchouli and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk and Oakmoss. Gem Eau de Toilette has top notes of Plum, Peach, Brazilian Rosewood and Cardamom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Amber and Patchouli.
Popular fragrance comparisons
The matchups people have compared most on Fragranxe.
vs
Sauvage vs Bleu de Chanel
Dior · Chanel · 36 comparisons
vs
Paco Rabanne Pour Homme Rabanne for men vs Shiyaaka Shadow
Rabanne · Khadlaj Perfumes · 30 comparisons
vs
Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Khamrah
Maison Francis Kurkdjian · Lattafa Perfumes · 21 comparisons
vs
Birth of Venus vs Brioni Eau de Parfum Intense
Argos · Brioni · 17 comparisons
vs
Supremacy Not Only Intense vs Arabians Tonka
Afnan · Montale · 14 comparisons
vs
Secret De Venus Eau de Parfum vs # What Matters is Inside - Italy
Weil · Jovoy Paris · 14 comparisons