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Amouage Dia Man vs Van Cleef & Arpels Gem Eau de Toilette
Gem Eau de Toilette is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
IncenseCardamomLabdanumBitter Orange
Heart
PeonyPlumOrris RootYlang-Ylang
Base
VetiverBrazilian RosewoodLeatherAmberPatchouli
Accords
Woody
100%
Amber
91%
Floral
76%
Warm spicy
74%
Earthy
70%
Aromatic
69%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springfallsummer
About
Dia Man by Amouage is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for men. Dia Man was launched in 2002. The nose behind this fragrance is Bertrand Duchaufour. Top notes are Incense, Cardamom, Labdanum and Bitter Orange; middle notes are Peony, Plum, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Vetiver, Brazilian Rosewood, Leather, Amber and Patchouli.
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Notes
Top
PlumPeachBrazilian RosewoodCardamomCorianderCypressMyrtle
Heart
Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineTuberoseClovesRoseIrisOrris Root
Base
CivetOakmossAmberPatchouliVanillaVetiver
Accords
Woody
100%
Warm spicy
98%
Aromatic
86%
Fruity
77%
Sweet
76%
Powdery
70%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Gem Eau de Toilette by Van Cleef & Arpels is a Chypre Fruity fragrance for women. Gem Eau de Toilette was 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.
Notes in Common
31% sharedShared (8)
CardamomPlumOrris RootYlang-YlangVetiverBrazilian RosewoodAmberPatchouli
Only in Dia Man
IncenseLabdanumBitter OrangePeonyLeather
Only in Gem Eau de Toilette
PeachCorianderCypressMyrtleCarnationJasmineTuberoseClovesRoseIrisCivetOakmoss+1 more
Rating
4.21vs4.32
Ratings
2,341vs565
Concentration
EDPvsEDT
Launch Year
2002vs1987
Which should I buy?
Gem Eau de Toilette is the community's favourite of the two.
- Gem Eau de Toilette is rated higher by the community: 4.32 from 565 ratings, against 4.21 from 2,341.
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for Dia Man and "long lasting" for Gem Eau de Toilette.
- Sillage votes lean "moderate" for Dia Man versus "strong" for Gem Eau de Toilette.
- Dia Man is voted best for spring and fall; Gem Eau de Toilette for fall and winter.
- Amouage is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Van Cleef & Arpels is premium (typically $100–250).
Buy Gem Eau de Toilette if you want the higher-rated option; pick Dia Man if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.