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Rêve Elixir vs Cabotine Rose

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

Updated 1,016 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cabotine Rose takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Rêve Elixir

    Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Cabotine Rose

    Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Rêve Elixir3/7
Cabotine Rose4/7
Ratings & consensus
Cabotine Rose
Community sentiment
Cabotine Rose
Longevity
Rêve Elixir
Sillage & projection
Rêve Elixir
Value for money
Cabotine Rose
Versatility
Rêve Elixir
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Cabotine Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Rêve ElixirVan Cleef & Arpels
Cabotine RoseGrès
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.74/ 5 · 209 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
3.76/ 5 · 807 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
Category winnerCabotine RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
20%Love
56%Like
5%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate

209 votes

20%Love
54%Like
10%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate

807 votes

Category winnerCabotine RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityRêve Elixir

SillageRêve Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value47
¤ Price value84
Category winnerCabotine RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
fruity92%
woody84%
fresh77%
white floral69%
powdery61%
floral100%
rose88%
fresh77%
white floral65%
fruity53%
citrus42%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
PearPeach BlossomNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
FrangipaniOsmanthusLilyIris Flower
Base6-8 hrs
CedarSandalwoodWhite Amber
Top
Cherry BlossomPearMandarin OrangeBlack Currant
Heart
RosePeonyMimosaPepperLilyJasmineTuberoseOrange Blossom
Base
FrangipaniMuskSandalwoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesPear, Frangipani, Lily and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Rêve Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter17
Day100
Night31
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter14
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRêve ElixirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex3
Women97
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,320

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann, Evelyne Boulanger, Nathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#4,833

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews130

Category winnerCabotine RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rêve Elixir by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a bright burst of crisp pear, sparkling neroli, and tender peach blossom that feels immediately uplifting. As the top settles into the skin, a rich floral heart unfolds with velvety osmanthus, tropical frangipani, and dewy white lily, dusted by a gentle touch of iris. The b…

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Cabotine Rose opens with a bright pop of cherry blossom, tart mandarin orange, and crisp pear. It feels immediately refreshing, like stepping out of a cool morning shower in mid April before the afternoon heat sets in. As the top notes settle, soft peony, rose petals, and pink pepper take over, leaving a clean, soapy…

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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, Rêve Elixir or Cabotine Rose?

Cabotine Rose takes 4 of 7 categories. Rêve Elixir is rated 3.74/5 from 209 votes; Cabotine Rose is rated 3.76/5 from 807 votes. Choose Rêve Elixir for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cabotine Rose for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rêve Elixir or Cabotine Rose?

Rêve Elixir lasts longest (Rêve Elixir 61/100, Cabotine Rose 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rêve Elixir or Cabotine Rose?

Rêve Elixir projects furthest (Rêve Elixir 61/100, Cabotine Rose 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rêve Elixir and Cabotine Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and fruity accords. Common notes include Pear, Frangipani, Lily and Sandalwood.

Is Rêve Elixir or Cabotine Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rêve Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Rêve Elixir is the stronger pick. Rêve Elixir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rêve Elixir and Cabotine Rose?

Rêve Elixir has top notes of Pear, Peach Blossom and Neroli, heart notes of Frangipani, Osmanthus, Lily and Iris Flower, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood and White Amber. Cabotine Rose has top notes of Cherry Blossom, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Peony, Mimosa and Pepper, a base of Frangipani, Musk, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

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