Fragrance comparison

Borneo vs Cabo Cristal

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

2 wins

Borneo

OLFAC3

4.502 votes

Rank #55,790 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Cabo Cristal

Dévier

3.502 votes

Rank #66,652 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Borneo takes 2 of 2 categories.

Borneo
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Cabo Cristal
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Borneo2/2

Cabo Cristal0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BorneoOLFAC3

Cabo CristalDévier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value25

Category winnerBorneoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

soft spicy77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

floral100%

rose65%

fruity30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerClary SagePink Pepper

Heart

FreesiaJasmineOrchidRed CurrantRoseWater Lily

Base

AmberCardamomCedarwoodMuskPatchouliSandalwoodVanillaVetiver

Top20-30 mins

PomaroseGuavaPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseOrchid

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Orchid, Rose and Musk. Durations are only published for Cabo Cristal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,790

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,652

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBorneoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

OLFAC3 Borneo opens with a sharp, fizzy kick of ginger and pink pepper, immediately establishing a bright and aromatic energy. As the initial heat simmers down, the heart unfolds into a fresh bouquet of jasmine and water lily, keeping the profile clean rather than heavy. A sturdy base of patchouli, cedarwood, and sand…

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Cabo Cristal by Dévier delivers a luminous tropical splash that avoids the usual sticky fruit traps. The opening burst hits with tangy guava and crisp pomarose, sharpened by a fleeting crackle of pink pepper. Give it ten minutes. The initial alcohol flash burns away quickly, revealing dewy rose petals and clean orchid…

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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, Borneo or Cabo Cristal?

Borneo takes 2 of 2 categories. Borneo is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Cabo Cristal is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Borneo for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Cabo Cristal for a floral and rose character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Do Borneo and Cabo Cristal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Orchid, Rose and Musk.

Is Borneo or Cabo Cristal better for summer or winter?

Borneo suits day or night wear; Cabo Cristal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Borneo and Cabo Cristal?

Borneo has top notes of Ginger, Clary Sage and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine, Orchid and Red Currant, a base of Amber, Cardamom, Cedarwood and Musk. Cabo Cristal has top notes of Pomarose, Guava and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose and Orchid, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk.