Fragrance comparison

1488 Cabo das Tormentas vs Vurt Red

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

1488 Cabo das Tormentas

Leme

3.758 votes

Rank #56,513 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Vurt Red

Pacsun

4.506 votes

Rank #34,962 AromaticPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vurt Red takes 4 of 4 categories.

1488 Cabo das Tormentas
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Vurt Red
Choose it for a aromatic and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1488 Cabo das Tormentas0/4

Vurt Red4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vurt Red
Sillage & projection: Vurt Red
Value for money: Vurt Red
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vurt Red

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1488 Cabo das TormentasLeme

Vurt RedPacsun

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 6%Had 32%Want 61%

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

67%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityVurt Red

SillageVurt Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVurt RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

marine86%

fresh spicy72%

salty58%

woody44%

aquatic30%

aromatic100%

powdery92%

marine84%

lavender77%

floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, marine and fresh spicy

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

Sea waterCitruses

Heart

LavenderGreen NotesJuniper Berries

Base

Cotton FlowerWoodsy Notes

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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,513

PerfumerPaula Gomes

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,962

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerVurt RedHigher 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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Pacsun Vurt Red hits with a bright splash of salty sea water and tangy citruses, capturing a casual coastal vibe. The opening feels crisp and energetic on warm skin, making it an easy grab for hot July afternoons. As the initial marine spray settles, aromatic lavender and crushed green notes mix with prickly juniper …

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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 Vurt Red?

Vurt Red takes 4 of 4 categories. 1488 Cabo das Tormentas is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes; Vurt Red is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose 1488 Cabo das Tormentas for a aromatic and marine character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vurt Red for a aromatic and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1488 Cabo das Tormentas or Vurt Red?

Vurt Red lasts longest (Vurt Red 60/100, 1488 Cabo das Tormentas 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1488 Cabo das Tormentas or Vurt Red?

Vurt Red projects furthest (Vurt Red 88/100, 1488 Cabo das Tormentas 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1488 Cabo das Tormentas and Vurt Red smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, marine and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sea water and Juniper Berries.

Is 1488 Cabo das Tormentas or Vurt Red better for summer or winter?

1488 Cabo das Tormentas suits daytime wear; Vurt Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1488 Cabo das Tormentas and Vurt Red?

1488 Cabo das Tormentas features Sea water and Juniper Berries. Vurt Red has top notes of Sea water and Citruses, heart notes of Lavender, Green Notes and Juniper Berries, a base of Cotton Flower and Woodsy Notes.