Fragrance comparison

Ottomane vs Cabotine

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 5,249 ratings analysed

Ottomane

CFFC Fragrances

4.0824 votes

Rank #30,258 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Cabotine

Grès

3.685,225 votes

Rank #1,541 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cabotine takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ottomane
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cabotine
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Ottomane1/5

Cabotine4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OttomaneCFFC Fragrances

CabotineGrès

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 36%Had 19%Want 45%

3.68/ 5 · 5,225 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerOttomaneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

28%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

23%Dislike

3%Hate

5,225 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityCabotine

SillageCabotine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value84

Category winnerCabotineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

amber61%

floral100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fruity69%

woody61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CarnationMarigoldRoseFruity NotesSpicy NotesStyrax

Heart3-4 hrs

TuberoseJasmineYlang-YlangOrange BlossomViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodCedarPatchouliAmberVanillaTonka BeanMusk

Top

CorianderOrange BlossomCassiaBlack CurrantPlumTangerinePeach

Heart

TuberoseHiacynthCarnationJasmineGingerYlang-YlangRoseFreesia

Base

CivetMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarAmberTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesCarnation, Rose, Tuberose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Ottomane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day45

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 41%Party 29%Casual 18%Work 12%

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,258

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,541

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerCabotineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ottomane by CFFC Fragrances is an unapologetic, golden-era oriental floral with serious backbone. It does not whisper. The first spray releases a pungent kick of spicy carnation, sharp marigold, and resinous styrax that feels immediately herbal and vintage. Within twenty minutes, that sharp opening yields to a dense, …

Reviews →

Cabotine by Grès is a Floral fragrance for women. Cabotine was launched in 1990. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean Claude Delville. Top notes are Coriander, Orange Blossom, Cassia, Black Currant, Plum, Tangerine and Peach; middle notes are Tuberose, Hiacynth, Carnation, Jasmine, Ginger, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Freesia…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ottomane or Cabotine?

Cabotine takes 4 of 5 categories. Ottomane is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes; Cabotine is rated 3.68/5 from 5,225 votes. Choose Ottomane for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Cabotine for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ottomane or Cabotine?

Cabotine lasts longest (Cabotine 74/100, Ottomane 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ottomane or Cabotine?

Cabotine projects furthest (Cabotine 69/100, Ottomane 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ottomane and Cabotine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Carnation, Rose, Tuberose and Jasmine.

Is Ottomane or Cabotine better for summer or winter?

Ottomane suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ottomane and Cabotine?

Ottomane has top notes of Carnation, Marigold, Rose and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli and Amber. Cabotine has top notes of Coriander, Orange Blossom, Cassia and Black Currant, heart notes of Tuberose, Hiacynth, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Civet, Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood.