Gem 2025
Van Cleef & ArpelsEau de Parfum2025
Side by side
Gem 2025 vs. Duchessa
Duchessa rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Gem 2025 | Duchessa | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2025 | 2020 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Luca Gritti |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Gem 2025
Fruity
Woody
Sweet
Patchouli
Vanilla
Tuberose
Yellow Floral
White Floral
Duchessa
Cherry
Warm Spicy
Almond
Sweet
Nutty
Fruity
Iris
Metallic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
PeachPlumMandarin Orange
Black CherryBitter OrangeSaffron Blossom
Heart
TuberoseYlang-Ylang
ChocolateCloveJasmine
Base
PatchouliVanillaCedarwood
Sweet AlmondIrisBrown Sugar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Gem 2025 | Duchessa | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Chypre for people who know what they want. This isn't trendy. It isn't trying to be. If you've ever understood why vintage Dior or vintage Chanel hits different, Gem 2025 speaks that same language.Gem 2025
If you want a fragrance that smells like a Venetian palazzo in autumn, this is it. Black cherry and clove create a cozy, opulent feel, but the iris in the drydown keeps it from being overly sweet.Duchessa