Fragrance comparison

Poeme vs Van Gils For Her

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 13,198 ratings analysed

4 wins

Poeme

Lancôme

4.0313,185 votes

Rank #527 Yellow FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Van Gils For Her

Van Gils

3.2313 votes

Rank #59,544 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poeme takes 4 of 5 categories.

Poeme
Choose it for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Van Gils For Her
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Poeme4/5

Van Gils For Her1/5

Ratings & consensus: Poeme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Poeme
Sillage & projection: Poeme
Value for money: Van Gils For Her
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Poeme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PoemeLancôme

Van Gils For HerVan Gils

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 13,185 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

3.23/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 37%Had 31%Want 31%

Category winnerPoemeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

12,614 votes

15%Love

23%Like

31%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityPoeme

SillagePoeme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVan Gils For HerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

floral69%

vanilla61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

coconut61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NarcissusDaturaPeachPlumHimalayan PoppyMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart

MimosaVanilla FlowerTuberoseYlang-YlangOrange BlossomJasmineFreesiaHeliotrope

Base

VanillaAmberTonka BeanMuskCedar

Top20-30 mins

GingerBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberosePeachCoconutOrange BlossomJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Van Gils For Her, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer67

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex3

Women96

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#527

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews377

Overall rank#59,544

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPoemeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lancôme Poeme opens as a massive, sun-drenched burst of yellow mimosa and intoxicating Himalayan poppy, bringing an immediate golden warmth to the skin. Unlike modern sheer florals, this is a dense, syrupy nectar that feels heavy and rich, drying down into an amber-laced vanilla with leather undertones. It wears like …

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Van Gils For Her is a bright and comforting oriental floral perfume built on a lively contrast of crisp citrus and creamy petals. The fragrance opens with an invigorating burst of mandarin orange, zesty bergamot, and spicy ginger, offering an immediate touch of sparkle that feels clean and fresh. As the scent develops…

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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, Poeme or Van Gils For Her?

Poeme takes 4 of 5 categories. Poeme is rated 4.03/5 from 13,185 votes; Van Gils For Her is rated 3.23/5 from 13 votes. Choose Poeme for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Van Gils For Her for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Poeme or Van Gils For Her?

Poeme lasts longest (Poeme 83/100, Van Gils For Her 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Poeme or Van Gils For Her?

Poeme projects furthest (Poeme 76/100, Van Gils For Her 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Poeme and Van Gils For Her smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Tuberose.

Is Poeme or Van Gils For Her better for summer or winter?

Van Gils For Her suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Poeme and Van Gils For Her?

Poeme has top notes of Narcissus, Datura, Peach and Plum, heart notes of Mimosa, Vanilla Flower, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Tonka Bean and Musk. Van Gils For Her has top notes of Ginger, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Peach, Coconut and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.