Fragrance comparison

Aenotus No. 09 vs Cap Neroli

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 871 ratings analysed

5 wins

Aenotus No. 09

Puredistance

4.08253 votes

Rank #7,110 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Cap Neroli

Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

3.84618 votes

Rank #5,720 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aenotus No. 09 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Aenotus No. 09
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cap Neroli
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Aenotus No. 095/7

Cap Neroli2/7

Ratings & consensus: Aenotus No. 09
Community sentiment: Aenotus No. 09
Longevity: Aenotus No. 09
Sillage & projection: Aenotus No. 09
Value for money: Cap Neroli
Versatility: Aenotus No. 09
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cap Neroli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aenotus No. 09Puredistance

Cap NeroliNicolai Parfumeur Createur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 253 votes

Have 37%Had 14%Want 49%

3.84/ 5 · 618 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerAenotus No. 09Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

253 votes

30%Love

40%Like

14%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

618 votes

Category winnerAenotus No. 09Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAenotus No. 09

SillageAenotus No. 09

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value17

¤ Price value49

Category winnerCap NeroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green90%

aromatic80%

mossy70%

earthy60%

musky50%

citrus100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

woody61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonYuzuMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

PetitgrainMintBlack Currant Blossom

Base8-12 hrs

OakmossMuskPatchouli

Top

PetitgrainRosemaryOrangeBergamotMintMandarin Orange

Heart

NeroliOrange BlossomJasmineYlang-YlangHedione

Base

OakmossMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange, Petitgrain and Mint. Durations are only published for Aenotus No. 09, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAenotus No. 09Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex35

Women1

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 21%Party 8%

Men7

Unisex58

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,110

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#5,720

PerfumerPatricia de Nicolai

Launched—

Reviews59

Category winnerCap NeroliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puredistance Aenotus No. 09 takes a completely different approach to classic citrus. Instead of evaporating in two hours like a traditional cologne, this formulation carries a massive 48 percent perfume oil concentration. It opens with an electric burst of tart yuzu, crisp lemon, and sunny mandarin orange. Within twen…

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Cap Neroli from Nicolai Parfumeur Createur is a bright, Mediterranean-inspired floral fragrance. It opens with a vibrant burst of bitter petitgrain, rosemary, and mint. This scent settles into a sophisticated neroli and orange blossom heart, anchored by a grounding base of oakmoss. It is a crisp, refreshing choice per…

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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, Aenotus No. 09 or Cap Neroli?

Aenotus No. 09 takes 5 of 7 categories. Aenotus No. 09 is rated 4.08/5 from 253 votes; Cap Neroli is rated 3.84/5 from 618 votes. Choose Aenotus No. 09 for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cap Neroli for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aenotus No. 09 or Cap Neroli?

Aenotus No. 09 lasts longest (Aenotus No. 09 78/100, Cap Neroli 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aenotus No. 09 or Cap Neroli?

Aenotus No. 09 projects furthest (Aenotus No. 09 66/100, Cap Neroli 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aenotus No. 09 and Cap Neroli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange, Petitgrain and Mint.

Is Aenotus No. 09 or Cap Neroli better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aenotus No. 09 is the stronger pick. For winter, Aenotus No. 09 is the stronger pick. Aenotus No. 09 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aenotus No. 09 and Cap Neroli?

Aenotus No. 09 has top notes of Lemon, Yuzu, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Petitgrain, Mint and Black Currant Blossom, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Patchouli. Cap Neroli has top notes of Petitgrain, Rosemary, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Vanilla.