Fragrance comparison

1488 Cabo das Tormentas vs Axis Black Caviar

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 20 Oct 2026 65 ratings analysed

1488 Cabo das Tormentas

Leme

3.758 votes

Rank #56,513 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Axis Black Caviar

Axis

4.0957 votes

Rank #12,805 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Axis Black Caviar takes 3 of 4 categories.

1488 Cabo das Tormentas
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Axis Black Caviar
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

1488 Cabo das Tormentas1/4

Axis Black Caviar3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Axis Black Caviar
Sillage & projection: Axis Black Caviar
Value for money: 1488 Cabo das Tormentas
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Axis Black Caviar

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1488 Cabo das TormentasLeme

Axis Black CaviarAxis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

4.09/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 37%Had 28%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

23%Love

68%Like

4%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAxis Black Caviar

SillageAxis Black Caviar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value54

Category winner1488 Cabo das TormentasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

marine86%

fresh spicy72%

salty58%

woody44%

aquatic30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

lavender61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Sea waterJuniper Berries

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangeLavenderBergamotAnise

Heart

NutmegSea waterCardamomPepperJuniper Berries

Base

LeatherVirginia CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesSea water and Juniper Berries. Durations are only published for 1488 Cabo das Tormentas, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night35

Spring63

Summer63

Fall100

Winter42

Day77

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Casual 44%Work 31%Date 14%Party 11%

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,513

PerfumerPaula Gomes

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,805

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerAxis Black CaviarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Leme 1488 Cabo das Tormentas delivers an uncompromising blast of cold Atlantic sea spray and bitter juniper berries. It smells raw, crisp, and windswept. The opening hits with sharp salt crystals and crushed evergreen needles that wake up your senses immediately. As the initial alcoholic surge clears, salty marine acc…

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Axis Black Caviar opens with bright citrus, lavender and a sharp spicy lift, then settles into a musky woody dry-down with pepper, juniper and a touch of leather. It comes across as an easy, masculine aromatic with a slightly marine edge. Reviews suggest a pleasant, affordable wear rather than a standout scent. It may…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1488 Cabo das Tormentas or Axis Black Caviar?

Axis Black Caviar takes 3 of 4 categories. 1488 Cabo das Tormentas is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes; Axis Black Caviar is rated 4.09/5 from 57 votes. Choose 1488 Cabo das Tormentas for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Axis Black Caviar for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1488 Cabo das Tormentas or Axis Black Caviar?

Axis Black Caviar lasts longest (Axis Black Caviar 61/100, 1488 Cabo das Tormentas 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1488 Cabo das Tormentas or Axis Black Caviar?

Axis Black Caviar projects furthest (Axis Black Caviar 61/100, 1488 Cabo das Tormentas 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1488 Cabo das Tormentas and Axis Black Caviar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Sea water and Juniper Berries.

Is 1488 Cabo das Tormentas or Axis Black Caviar better for summer or winter?

1488 Cabo das Tormentas suits daytime wear; Axis Black Caviar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1488 Cabo das Tormentas and Axis Black Caviar?

1488 Cabo das Tormentas features Sea water and Juniper Berries. Axis Black Caviar has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Bergamot and Anise, heart notes of Nutmeg, Sea water, Cardamom and Pepper, a base of Leather, Virginia Cedar and Musk.