The Perfume Library

Cabotine (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Grès · 1990

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Grès Cabotine Eau de Toilette is a floral scent led by tuberose, jasmine and rose, with green notes and plum giving it a fresh, fruity edge; it suits spring and daytime wear best. Cabotine reads as a women's fragrance, and most voters call it feminine and classic. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen most for daily, leisure and business wear, less so for evenings and nights out. The top opens fresh and lightly spicy with plum, peach, green notes and coriander. The heart builds a floral body of tuberose, jasmine and rose, and vetiver, sandalwood and musk leave a soft, woody base. Ted Lapidus Création and Joop! Berlin have a close profile.

Cabochard (2019) (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Grès · 2019

Floral · Green · Spicy

Grès Cabochard is a green, earthy and faintly smoky chypre for women, with a floral heart resting on a leathery, woody base. It opens with aldehydes, galbanum and sage, a cool green start. In the heart, rose, ylang-ylang and jasmine soften the floral side. As it dries down, patchouli, oakmoss, leather and sandalwood pull it towards a dry, earthy, spicy balance. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and votes for leisure, evening and daily wear sit close together. It reads mostly feminine and classic, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. Robert Piguet Bandit and Bandit Suprême have a close profile.

Les Signes de Grès - Extrême Pureté

8.0

Grès · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Grès Les Signes de Grès - Extrême Pureté is a women's fragrance, now discontinued, that pairs the fresh, green opening of bergamot and fig leaf with a sweet, woody base of vanilla and cedarwood. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards leisure, work and daytime wear rather than evenings or nights out. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. The top is bergamot and fig leaf, citrusy and green. In the heart, cinnamon and tobacco add a spicy warmth. The base softens and sweetens with vanilla, tonka bean and myrrh, while cedarwood leaves a dry, woody trace.

Cabaret

7.2

Grès · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Grès Cabaret is a fresh, green floral set on a powdery, smoky chypre base, made for women and now discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer and winter further behind, and it is placed about equally in daytime, evening and night-out wear. Half of voters find it feminine, while classic comes second. It opens with rose, lily of the valley and peony, then turns powdery in the heart with frankincense, iris and violet. The base of musk, sandalwood, patchouli, oleander and amber adds a woody, smoky warmth, with a spicy touch running through it. Folie à Plusieurs Amore and Guy Laroche Fidji (2003) (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Les Signes de Grès - État de Grâce

8.2

Grès · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Grès Les Signes de Grès - État de Grâce is a sweet, powdery unisex scent in which rose warms into spice and amber; it has been discontinued, but it suits fall and winter evenings. The top notes are rosemary, violet and bergamot; in the heart, Bulgarian rose and Tunisian rose soften with cinnamon. In the base, amber, labdanum, vanilla and tonka bean sweeten the scent into a creamy warmth, while patchouli and cedarwood give it a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions, and leisure and business also getting votes. It reads mostly feminine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. Alverde Wunderwelt and Gallivant Istanbul (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Ambre de Cabochard

7.4

Grès · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Grès Ambre de Cabochard is a feminine scent that pairs blueberry and blackcurrant with spices before settling into amber, tonka bean and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic or modern. It leans towards fall and winter, though spring wear is common too. It has been worn from daytime to evening, and its longevity and sillage are moderate. The top notes are blueberry, blackcurrant, mandarin orange, cardamom and cinnamon, so fruity brightness meets spice. Lily of the valley, tuberose and cyclamen give the heart a floral softness. The base of tonka bean, amber, patchouli and vanilla leaves a sweet, powdery, woody warmth.

Madame Grès

7.6

Grès · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Grès Madame Grès is a floral, fruity and sweet women's fragrance in which grapefruit, white peony and patchouli lead. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though winter and summer are not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits evenings and the office. More than half of voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. The top opens with grapefruit, pineapple and cardamom, a fresh, fruity start with a light touch of spice. The heart of white peony, magnolia and freesia brings a soft, powdery floral note. In the base, patchouli, sandalwood, vanilla and leather turn it sweeter and woodier as it dries. Hayari Only for Her and Givenchy Dahlia Noir have a close profile.

Les Signes de Grès - Fruit de la Créativité

7.6

Grès · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Grès Les Signes de Grès - Fruit de la Créativité is a unisex scent that sets a floral, fruity and sweet character against spicy and leathery tones; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, black saffron and raspberry, which give a bright, fruity start. In the heart, rose and iris build a powdery floral layer, with cedarwood grounding it in wood. The base of coffee, musk and leather closes the scent on a gourmand, leathery warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and evening and leisure wear stand out. Most voters read it as feminine. Arabian Oud Rosewood and Ramón Monegal Impossible Iris have a close profile.

Cabochard (1995) (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Grès · 1995

Floral · Green · Spicy

Grès Cabochard (1995) Eau de Toilette is a chypre floral with green, earthy and smoky edges, built on Comorian ylang-ylang and Persian galbanum; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind, and it suits daytime and evening alike. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though classic and masculine votes are common too. Green galbanum and ylang-ylang come first, then Bulgarian rose and Grasse jasmine form a floral heart. In the base, patchouli, vetiver, musk and oakmoss make it woody, smoky and leathery, with a faint spice behind. Courrèges Empreinte and Grès Cabochard Edition Baccarat have a close profile.

Pièce Unique

7.6

Grès · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Grès Pièce Unique is a women's perfume that suits fall and winter, a floral and fruity heart resting on a spicy, suede-like base; it has been discontinued. Black pepper, pink pepper and mandarin orange give the opening a spicy brightness, with angelica adding a green edge. In the heart, jasmine and plum build a sweet, fruity floral. Frankincense, patchouli, suede and white musk bring an earthy, smoky, leathery depth to the base, softened by a powdery, creamy feel. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Wear is spread fairly evenly across leisure, daily use and evenings. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine.

Cabotine Rose

6.2

Grès · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Grès Cabotine Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, everyday wear and the office. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is named most often for daily and leisure wear, with business use close behind. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, and a fair number call it modern. The opening of cherry blossom, pear, mandarin orange and green leaves is fresh and lightly fruity. At the heart, jasmine sambac, tuberose, mimosa and peony form a floral core, with pepper adding a slight edge. It settles into a sweet, powdery, woody base of sandalwood, frangipani and vetiver. Annayake Hanami and Jo Malone Sakura Cherry Blossom (Cologne) have a close profile.

Homme de Grès (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Grès · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Grès Homme de Grès Eau de Toilette is a fresh, woody men's scent that sets bergamot and neroli against jasmine, peach and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and neroli give it a bright, slightly green freshness, while jasmine and peach pull that freshness toward something floral and faintly fruity. Sandalwood, amber and musk build a powdery, resinous and warm base underneath. Spicy and leathery touches stay in the background, and the chypre structure gives the whole a classic line. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine. Dior Cologne Royale and Penhaligon's Jubilee Bouquet have a close profile.

Goddess - Hommage à Greta Garbo

7.5

Grès · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Grès Goddess - Hommage à Greta Garbo is a feminine floral-oriental that opens on cardamom, plum and mandarin orange and moves into jasmine and cinnamon; it has been discontinued. The top notes of cardamom, plum and mandarin orange give it a fruity brightness. In the heart, jasmine carries the floral side while cinnamon adds spice. The base of sandalwood and vanilla turns sweet, powdery and gourmand, with moss and ambergris keeping a chypre shade in the background. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Votes spread across daytime, evening, work and leisure. Longevity is rated good, while sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Jasmin de Nuit by The Different Company and Widian Black II (Extrait de Parfum) have a close profile.

Lumière Rose

7.8

Grès · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Grès Lumière Rose is a fresh, fruity floral built around rose, peach and violet, made for women and now discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and sits comfortably in the office too. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with pink pepper, orange blossom and pear, bright and lightly sweet. In the heart, peach, rose and violet turn soft, floral and powdery. The base of musk, liquorice and sandalwood adds a warm, woody sweetness. Yves Saint Laurent Paris Roses des Bois and ELLE L'Edition have a close profile.

Lumière Noire

7.7

Grès · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Grès Lumière Noire is a feminine perfume built around orange blossom, rose and vanilla, moving from a fresh floral start to a sweet, powdery finish. The top notes of orange blossom, grapefruit and bergamot give a fresh, fruity opening. In the heart, cyclamen, rose and patchouli add a woody depth to the florals. Vanilla, musk and amber in the base sweeten the scent and leave a powdery, lightly spicy dry-down. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while evening, daytime and night-out wear are voted almost evenly. Most voters read it as feminine. Lumière Noire has been discontinued.

Cabotine Gold

6.7

Grès · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Grès Cabotine Gold is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and autumn days. It opens with pink pepper, mandarin orange and melon, giving a citrusy, fruity brightness. Peony, jasmine and tiaré bring the floral heart forward. Patchouli, Bourbon vetiver and amber ground it in an earthy, woody base, with chypre and oriental accents running through. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and autumn, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Nearly half of voters find it feminine. Diesel Fuel for Life Femme and La Perla Just Precious have a close profile.

Grain de Folie

7.2

Grès · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Grès Grain de Folie is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance built on citrus and green florals, and although it has been discontinued, it suits light, everyday wear. It opens with kumquat, clementine and Palestinian sweet lime in a bright citrus layer, while rhubarb adds a sharp green edge. At the heart, white peony, stephanotis and basil blossom keep the florals crisp. In the dry-down, tonka bean, tree moss and musk soften everything. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a close, quiet trail. Nishane Wūlóng Chá and Penhaligon's Luna have a close profile.

Cabotine Moonflower

6.8

Grès · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Grès Cabotine Moonflower is a sweet, powdery floral-fruity scent for women, with a woody and slightly smoky undertone that suits daytime and evening alike. It opens with bergamot, pear and frankincense; in the heart, rose, pink peony and vanilla bring out a sweet floral note. In the base, musk, sandalwood and cedarwood settle it onto a soft, woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters lean towards fall most, then winter and spring, and pick leisure, evening and daily wear. It has been discontinued. Wolfgang Joop My Looks Woman 2021 and Kenzo Madly Kenzo! (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Cabaret Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Grès · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Grès Cabaret Homme Eau de Toilette is a fougère for men that pairs a citrusy, green freshness with a spicy, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with coriander, bergamot, juniper berry and rosemary, while pineapple adds a soft fruity touch. In the heart, lavender is softened by jasmine and lily of the valley. The base settles into vetiver, oakmoss and patchouli, a woody, slightly earthy ground that amber and tonka bean warm up. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and summer, and it leans towards business and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It reads mostly masculine and classic. Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir and Van Cleef & Arpels Tsar have a close profile.

Lumière Blanche

6.6

Grès · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Grès Lumière Blanche is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards daily wear and leisure, with its floral and fruity side softened by sweetness. It has been discontinued. It opens bright and fruity with mandarin orange and peach. In the heart, tuberose and orange blossom add a rounded floral body, and white musk settles the scent onto a soft, powdery base. A sweet, lightly spicy touch balances the freshness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters choose it for daily and leisure wear, with business settings next. It reads as a women's fragrance. Perfumes with a close profile include Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile and Roja Parfums Tuberose.

Quiproquo

8.3

Grès · 1976

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Grès Quiproquo is a fresh, green chypre led by oakmoss, sandalwood and cedar, made for women and now discontinued. It wears with good longevity and moderate sillage, staying fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter far behind. It is mostly chosen for leisure, work and everyday wear. Though released as a women's perfume, voters split between reading it feminine and masculine. Bergamot, lemon and orange give a citrus brightness, joined by the green, spicy tones of lavender and marjoram, with clove and geranium sharpening the edges. Patchouli, vetiver and oakmoss build the chypre frame, while sandalwood, cedar, rosewood and frankincense add a dry, woody, resinous base with a leathery touch.

Mythos - Hommage à Greta Garbo

6.8

Grès · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Grès Mythos - Hommage à Greta Garbo is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance pairing peony, rose and freesia with pineapple, apple and blackcurrant. It has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. The votes are few, so these ratings give a rough idea rather than a firm verdict. It opens with pineapple, apple, blackcurrant and orange, bright and sweetly fruity. Peony, rose and freesia form a green floral heart, and iris, sandalwood and musk settle into a powdery, softly woody base.

Cabochard Chérie

7.0

Grès · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Grès Cabochard Chérie is a fresh, green floral for women, with fruity sweetness set against a leathery base. It opens bright and green with bergamot, pear and basil. Narcissus absolute, orange blossom absolute and freesia soften the heart into a floral. Leather and patchouli carry the chypre character at the base, while praliné sweetens that leathery ground. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate. Most pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and lean towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters call it feminine, and some also see it as modern. Zara Vibrant Leather for Her and Câline Chérie de Fleurs have a close profile.

Sphinx - Hommage à Greta Garbo

6.5

Grès · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Grès Sphinx - Hommage à Greta Garbo is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance that suits daytime and the office; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters choose daily wear, followed by business and leisure, while few pick sport. The top opens with peach, yuzu and lychee, fruity and bright. In the heart, rose leaf, peony and lotus add a floral, slightly aquatic and green touch. The base of musk and cedarwood settles it into a creamy, sweet warmth.