Fragrance comparison

RSVP vs Gravité

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 493 ratings analysed

6 wins

RSVP

Kenneth Cole

3.96334 votes

Rank #29,514 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Gravité

Particle

3.45159 votes

Rank #43,427 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

RSVP takes 6 of 7 categories.

RSVP
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Gravité
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

RSVP6/7

Gravité1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RSVPKenneth Cole

GravitéParticle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 334 votes

Have 54%Had 29%Want 17%

3.45/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerRSVPRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

53%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

334 votes

43%Love

15%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

25%Hate

159 votes

Category winnerRSVPMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityRSVP

SillageRSVP

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value42

Category winnerRSVPBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery86%

fresh spicy72%

aromatic58%

warm spicy44%

earthy30%

woody100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

aromatic70%

musky60%

amber50%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperGrapefruitLavender

Heart

CedarOrchidIris

Base

SandalwoodVetiverCashmere WoodPatchouli

Top

BergamotGrapefruitPepperRosemary

Heart

Cashmere WoodPapyrusAppleNutmeg

Base

MuskCedarAmbergrisVetiver

InformationalShared notesPepper, Grapefruit, Cedar and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer97

Fall89

Winter71

Day100

Night75

Category winnerGravitéMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex2

Women1

Men87

Unisex8

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,514

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,427

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRSVPHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kenneth Cole RSVP hits skin with an immediate pop of crushed black pepper, sour grapefruit, and aromatic lavender. That bright, spicy opening softens quickly as cedar wood and powdery iris take center stage. The heart settles into a muted floral-woody accord supported by dark patchouli, earthy vetiver, and plush cashm…

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Particle Gravité starts with a brisk burst of bergamot and tart grapefruit, sharpened by cracked pepper and herbal rosemary. The initial citrus pop moves quickly into a soft woody heart where crisp apple meets papyrus and cashmere wood. As the fragrance settles on skin, warm cedar, vetiver, and clean musk create a qui…

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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, RSVP or Gravité?

RSVP takes 6 of 7 categories. RSVP is rated 3.96/5 from 334 votes; Gravité is rated 3.45/5 from 159 votes. Choose RSVP for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Gravité for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, RSVP or Gravité?

RSVP lasts longest (RSVP 64/100, Gravité 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, RSVP or Gravité?

RSVP projects furthest (RSVP 56/100, Gravité 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do RSVP and Gravité smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pepper, Grapefruit, Cedar and Vetiver.

Is RSVP or Gravité better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in RSVP and Gravité?

RSVP has top notes of Pepper, Grapefruit and Lavender, heart notes of Cedar, Orchid and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Cashmere Wood and Patchouli. Gravité has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Pepper and Rosemary, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Papyrus, Apple and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Cedar, Ambergris and Vetiver.