Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Woody
100%
Warm Spicy
98%
Aromatic
87%
Fruity
75%
Sweet
75%
Powdery
69%
White Floral
69%
Earthy
69%
Floral
65%
Animalic
64%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Woody, Warm Spicy, and Aromatic) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Woody, Warm Spicy, Aromatic, and Fruity among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Woody, Warm Spicy, Aromatic, and Fruity among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
Gem Eau de ToilettebyVan Cleef & Arpelsis a Chypre Fruity fragrance for women.Gem Eau de Toilettewas launched in 1987. The nose behind this fragrance is Roger Pellegrino. Top notes are Plum, Peach, Brazilian Rosewood, Cardamom, Coriander, Cypress and Myrtle; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Jasmine, Tuberose, Cloves, Rose, Iris and Orris Root; base notes are Civet, Oakmoss, Amber, Patchouli, Vanilla and Vetiver.This classical fragrance for women which is now available in the concentration of eau de toilette, in the golden bottle. The top notes include sensual, sweet, fruity accords of peach and plum, and spicy-woody accords of cypress, cardamom, coriander and rosewood. Sensual floral bouquet of tuberose, jasmine, rose, iris and ylang-ylang enriched with a spicy clove is in the heart. The complex base is composed of patchouli, oak moss, amber, civet and vetiver. The perfume was created by Roger Pellegrino in 1987.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Gem Eau de Toilette office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Deeper woods and resins often feel natural in cooler months; they can feel heavy in extreme heat.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.