Is The Essence Vault Gabby - 292 a dupe of Chanel Gabrielle?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- Gabrielle
- Gabby - 292
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This is Chanel's polished, grown-up take on white florals, a dense and opulent bouquet that many consider the definitive Gabrielle. While some find it too heavy or generic, proponents praise its luxurious blend and lasting power, often calling it a step up from previous versions.
No. 292 echoes Chanel Gabrielle's four-white-flower idea and citrusy lift closely, but the abstract, seamless bouquet of the original is here more of a distinct jasmine-tuberose duet, and it fades noticeably sooner.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Sandalwood
50%
vs
56%
Orange Blossom
25%
vs
23%
Jasmine
25%
vs
31%
Tuberose
25%
vs
21%
Ylang-Ylang
25%
vs
23%
Vanilla
50%
Orange Blossom
25%
vs
23%
Jasmine
25%
vs
31%
Tuberose
25%
vs
21%
Ylang-Ylang
25%
vs
23%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its strong sillage and luxurious, dense floral profile make it a bit much for the office. However, its sophisticated and confident nature is perfectly suited for formal events and romantic date nights.
Seasons
The bright citrus-white floral combination suits warm spring and summer days best; it lacks the depth to register in cold weather.
Occasions
Clean and professional enough for the office, with an easy, effortless character for casual daytime wear; too light for formal evenings.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 5 of its 6 notes, including Orange Blossom, Sandalwood, Jasmine
Adds vanilla, drops grapefruit and mandarin
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Gabby - 292 EDP
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