Fragrance comparison

Alex vs Capsule 1990

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

2 wins

Alex

Assaf

4.002 votes

Rank #63,737 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Capsule 1990

ArteOlfatto

3.001 votes

Rank #72,406 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alex takes 2 of 3 categories.

Alex
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Capsule 1990
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Alex2/3

Capsule 19901/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Capsule 1990
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Alex
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alex

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlexAssaf

Capsule 1990ArteOlfatto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityCapsule 1990

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value0

Category winnerAlexBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber88%

powdery77%

warm spicy65%

rose53%

lavender42%

woody100%

oud88%

musky77%

amber65%

balsamic53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderCinnamonSaffronApple

Heart

CedarwoodRose

Base

AmberSandalwoodOudMusk

Top

SaffronRose

Heart

Cashmere WoodOudCedarwood

Base

SandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cedarwood, Rose and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,737

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,406

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlexHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alex by Assaf opens with a sharp burst of cinnamon, crisp apple, and dry saffron before settling into a warm core of cedarwood and rose. As it dries down on skin, heavy amber, sandalwood, and oud take over, giving the fragrance a dense, smoky profile. It wears best during cold winter evenings with dark outerwear.

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Capsule 1990 is a dry, woody rose oud with saffron up top and a smoother vanilla musk base underneath. It opens sharp and textured, then settles into cashmere wood, cedar and sandalwood that give it a warmer, more polished feel. This looks best suited to someone who likes modern niche woods over sugary amber. If you e…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alex or Capsule 1990?

Alex takes 2 of 3 categories. Alex is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Capsule 1990 is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Alex for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Capsule 1990 for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alex or Capsule 1990?

Capsule 1990 lasts longest (Capsule 1990 100/100, Alex 90/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alex and Capsule 1990 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cedarwood, Rose and Sandalwood.

Is Alex or Capsule 1990 better for summer or winter?

Alex suits evening wear; Capsule 1990 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alex and Capsule 1990?

Alex has top notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Saffron and Apple, heart notes of Cedarwood and Rose, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Oud and Musk. Capsule 1990 has top notes of Saffron and Rose, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Oud and Cedarwood, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.