Fragrance comparison

Azzaro pour Homme vs Cap Verde

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8,028 ratings analysed

5 wins

Azzaro pour Homme

Azzaro

3.878,009 votes

Rank #1,082 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Cap Verde

ID Parfums

3.8419 votes

Rank #48,443 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro pour Homme takes 5 of 5 categories.

Azzaro pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Cap Verde
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Azzaro pour Homme5/5

Cap Verde0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Azzaro pour HommeAzzaro

Cap VerdeID Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 8,009 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 62%Had 29%Want 9%

Category winnerAzzaro pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

6,787 votes

11%Love

74%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro pour Homme

SillageAzzaro pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAzzaro pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

lavender69%

mossy61%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

lavender65%

soft spicy53%

fresh42%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderLemonCarawayBasilBergamotClary SageIrisStar Anise

Heart

VetiverCedarSandalwoodPatchouliJuniper BerriesCardamom

Base

OakmossLeatherAmberMuskTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

BergamotClary SageMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

CitrusesLavenderStar Anise

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Clary Sage and Star Anise. Durations are only published for Cap Verde, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring78

Summer100

Fall56

Winter56

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex2

Women1

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,082

PerfumerGerard Anthony, Richard Wirtz

Launched—

Reviews549

Overall rank#48,443

PerfumerBenoist Lapouza, Delphine Lebeau

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAzzaro pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Azzaro pour Homme is a classic aromatic fougere that defined masculine fragrance in 1978. It opens with a bold, herbal punch of lavender, anise, and clary sage, settling into a sturdy, mossy foundation of oakmoss and leather. This is a sharp, clean scent ideal for formal office wear or evenings out in cooler autumn we…

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Cap Verde by ID Parfums is an invigorating aromatic citrus fragrance built for daily ease and warm weather comfort. It opens with an immediate burst of sparkling bergamot and juicy mandarin orange, quickly balanced by the herbal freshness of clary sage. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus sharp edges soften into clean …

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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, Azzaro pour Homme or Cap Verde?

Azzaro pour Homme takes 5 of 5 categories. Azzaro pour Homme is rated 3.87/5 from 8,009 votes; Cap Verde is rated 3.84/5 from 19 votes. Choose Azzaro pour Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Cap Verde for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Azzaro pour Homme or Cap Verde?

They last about the same: Azzaro pour Homme 71/100, Cap Verde 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Azzaro pour Homme or Cap Verde?

Azzaro pour Homme projects furthest (Azzaro pour Homme 62/100, Cap Verde 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azzaro pour Homme and Cap Verde smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Clary Sage and Star Anise.

Is Azzaro pour Homme or Cap Verde better for summer or winter?

Cap Verde suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azzaro pour Homme and Cap Verde?

Azzaro pour Homme has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Caraway and Basil, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Amber and Musk. Cap Verde has top notes of Bergamot, Clary Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Citruses, Lavender and Star Anise, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk.