Fragrance comparison

Robe d'Un Soir vs Câline

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 171 ratings analysed

7 wins

Robe d'Un Soir

Carven

4.2975 votes

Rank #14,863 WoodyWhite Floral

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54%scent match

Some overlap

Câline

Jean Patou

4.1196 votes

Rank #32,768 FreshAldehydic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Robe d'Un Soir takes 7 of 7 categories.

Robe d'Un Soir
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Câline
Choose it for a fresh and aldehydic character. Best in spring.

Robe d'Un Soir7/7

Câline0/7

Ratings & consensus: Robe d'Un Soir
Community sentiment: Robe d'Un Soir
Longevity: Robe d'Un Soir
Sillage & projection: Robe d'Un Soir
Value for money: Robe d'Un Soir
Versatility: Robe d'Un Soir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Robe d'Un Soir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Robe d'Un SoirCarven

CâlineJean Patou

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 45%Had 16%Want 38%

4.11/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerRobe d'Un SoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

75 votes

44%Love

39%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerRobe d'Un SoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityRobe d'Un Soir

SillageRobe d'Un Soir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value45

Category winnerRobe d'Un SoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

floral84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

yellow floral61%

fresh100%

aldehydic92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesNeroliPeachMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangLilyJasmineOrris RootRoseCarnation

Base

VetyverVirginia CedarBenzoinSandalwoodVanilleAmber

Top

AldehydesNeroliBergamotMimosaBasilMandarin Orange

Heart

JasminePatchouliCarnationGingerCorianderRoseYlang-YlangCyclamen

Base

oak mossVirginia CedarMuskSandalwoodAmberFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Neroli, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer30

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night73

Spring100

Summer63

Fall0

Winter60

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRobe d'Un SoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men6

Unisex28

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,863

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#32,768

PerfumerHenri Giboulet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRobe d'Un SoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carven created Robe d'Un Soir in 1947 as a refined floral aldehyde composition for evening wear. The opening hits immediately with sharp aldehydes, bitter neroli, and juicy mandarin orange, giving off an initial burst of luxury bath soap freshness. As the top notes settle, the heart reveals velvety ylang-ylang, crisp …

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Câline by Jean Patou is a crisp vintage chypre floral launched in 1964. It opens with sharp aldehydes, bitter neroli, and basil, before settling into a warm heart of carnation and jasmine. A classic mossy base of oakmoss and sandalwood makes it perfect for spring afternoons when you want a green, sophisticated skin sc…

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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, Robe d'Un Soir or Câline?

Robe d'Un Soir takes 7 of 7 categories. Robe d'Un Soir is rated 4.29/5 from 75 votes; Câline is rated 4.11/5 from 96 votes. Choose Robe d'Un Soir for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Câline for a fresh and aldehydic character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Robe d'Un Soir or Câline?

Robe d'Un Soir lasts longest (Robe d'Un Soir 71/100, Câline 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Robe d'Un Soir or Câline?

Projection is very close: Robe d'Un Soir 66/100, Câline 64/100 for sillage.

Do Robe d'Un Soir and Câline smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Neroli, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is Robe d'Un Soir or Câline better for summer or winter?

For summer, Câline is the stronger pick. For winter, Robe d'Un Soir is the stronger pick. Robe d'Un Soir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Robe d'Un Soir and Câline?

Robe d'Un Soir has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Lily, Jasmine and Orris Root, a base of Vetyver, Virginia Cedar, Benzoin and Sandalwood. Câline has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Bergamot and Mimosa, heart notes of Jasmine, Patchouli, Carnation and Ginger, a base of oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.