Vibrant Violet vs Cabotine
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cabotine takes 4 of 5 categories.
Vibrant VioletChoose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.
CabotineChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Vibrant Violet1/5
Cabotine4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Vibrant Violet
- 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
Vibrant VioletMassimo DuttiCabotineGrèsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 16%Had 3%Want 80%
3.68/ 5 · 5,225 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerVibrant VioletRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
56%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
6%Hate
18 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
Category winners
LongevityCabotine
SillageCabotine
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCabotineBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothviolet100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
woody77%
floral69%
citrus61%
floral100%
white floral92%
aromatic84%
green77%
fruity69%
woody61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black CurrantMandarinBergamot
Heart
VioletJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
VanillaSandalwoodAmberCashmeran
Top
CorianderOrange BlossomCassiaBlack CurrantPlumTangerinePeach
Heart
TuberoseHiacynthCarnationJasmineGingerYlang-YlangRoseFreesia
Base
CivetMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarAmberTonka BeanVanilla
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring78
Summer11
Fall100
Winter67
Day86
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter38
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#52,256
PerfumerDalia Izem
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#1,587
PerfumerJean Claude Delville
Launched—
Reviews206
Category winnerCabotineHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMassimo Dutti Vibrant Violet opens with bright mandarin and sharp blackcurrant before settling into soft violet petals. A base of sandalwood and cashmeran gives the floral heart a smooth, woody foundation. It wears comfortably during spring office days or weekend errands, offering a clean floral footprint without feel…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Vibrant Violet or Cabotine?
Cabotine takes 4 of 5 categories. Vibrant Violet is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes; Cabotine is rated 3.68/5 from 5,225 votes. Choose Vibrant Violet for a violet and powdery 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, Vibrant Violet or Cabotine?
Cabotine lasts longest (Cabotine 74/100, Vibrant Violet 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vibrant Violet or Cabotine?
Cabotine projects furthest (Cabotine 69/100, Vibrant Violet 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vibrant Violet and Cabotine smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.
Is Vibrant Violet or Cabotine better for summer or winter?
Vibrant Violet suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vibrant Violet and Cabotine?
Vibrant Violet has top notes of Black Currant, Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Cashmeran. 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.
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