Fragrance comparison

Alfred Kafé vs Le Beau Male Capitaine Collector

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

Alfred Kafé

Carrement Belle

3.7516 votes

Rank #39,581 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Le Beau Male Capitaine Collector

Jean Paul Gaultier

3.9543 votes

Rank #32,588 LavenderMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Beau Male Capitaine Collector takes 3 of 5 categories.

Alfred Kafé
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Le Beau Male Capitaine Collector
Choose it for a lavender and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Alfred Kafé2/5

Le Beau Male Capitaine Collector3/5

Ratings & consensus: Le Beau Male Capitaine Collector
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alfred Kafé
Sillage & projection: Le Beau Male Capitaine Collector
Value for money: Alfred Kafé
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Beau Male Capitaine Collector

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alfred KaféCarrement Belle

Le Beau Male Capitaine CollectorJean Paul Gaultier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 42%Had 24%Want 33%

3.95/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 64%

Category winnerLe Beau Male Capitaine CollectorRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

40%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAlfred Kafé

SillageLe Beau Male Capitaine Collector

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAlfred KaféBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

coffee69%

green61%

lavender100%

musky92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both lavender, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderCoffeeMintCedarBergamotSandalwoodVanillaTobaccoAmberSageMarigoldCoumarin

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

LavenderMuskOrange BlossomMint

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender and Mint. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer14

Fall100

Winter43

Day100

Night71

Spring83

Summer100

Fall43

Winter39

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men75

Unisex13

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,581

PerfumerFrank Jammes

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#32,588

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLe Beau Male Capitaine CollectorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carrement Belle Alfred Kafe brings an interesting twist to masculine aromatics by mixing clean lavender and crisp mint with roasted coffee beans. Cedar and oakmoss give the base a steady green spine, while vanilla softens the sharp edges. It works well on cool spring mornings when you want something fresh yet noticeab…

Reviews →

Le Beau Male Capitaine Collector arrives in a stylized sailor bottle, delivering a sharp burst of mint and lavender. Designed for hot summer days, this aromatic option offers a straightforward freshness. It suits casual daytime wear, cutting through humidity with its clean profile.

Reviews →

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, Alfred Kafé or Le Beau Male Capitaine Collector?

Le Beau Male Capitaine Collector takes 3 of 5 categories. Alfred Kafé is rated 3.75/5 from 16 votes; Le Beau Male Capitaine Collector is rated 3.95/5 from 43 votes. Choose Alfred Kafé for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Le Beau Male Capitaine Collector for a lavender and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alfred Kafé or Le Beau Male Capitaine Collector?

Alfred Kafé lasts longest (Alfred Kafé 70/100, Le Beau Male Capitaine Collector 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alfred Kafé or Le Beau Male Capitaine Collector?

Le Beau Male Capitaine Collector projects furthest (Le Beau Male Capitaine Collector 63/100, Alfred Kafé 60/100), based on community performance votes.