Fragrance comparison

Caine vs PNW

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

2 wins

Caine

Pascal Schaller

4.2516 votes

Rank #42,344 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

PNW

Poesie

—0 votes

Rank #68,817 SweetFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Caine takes 2 of 2 categories.

Caine
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
PNW
Choose it for a sweet and fresh spicy character.

Caine2/2

PNW0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CainePascal Schaller

PNWPoesie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 27%Had 20%Want 53%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageCaine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

sweet100%

fresh spicy83%

citrus65%

coconut48%

woody30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CassisBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

PepperMagnoliaNutmegLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Woodsy NotesIncenseAfrican Orange Flower

Notes

PumpkinNutmegWoodsy NotesCoconutSweet NotesGrapefruit

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Nutmeg and Woodsy Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,344

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,817

PerfumerJoelle Nealy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCaineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pascal Schaller Caine opens with a sharp burst of cassis and tart grapefruit, backed by bitter bergamot. Within fifteen minutes, black pepper and nutmeg cut through the top notes, giving the heart a warm, prickly texture against soft magnolia petals. As the fragrance settles, dry woodsy notes and resinous incense emer…

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PNW by Poesie opens with an unexpected burst of crisp grapefruit and sharp nutmeg, striking a bright yet earthy balance right out of the bottle. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, rich pumpkin and creamy coconut emerge, wrapping the spices in a smooth, cozy warmth that feels distinctly autumnal. Woody notes anchor…

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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 projects more, Caine or PNW?

Caine projects furthest (Caine 69/100, PNW 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Caine and PNW smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Nutmeg and Woodsy Notes.

Is Caine or PNW better for summer or winter?

Caine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Caine and PNW?

Caine has top notes of Cassis, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Pepper, Magnolia, Nutmeg and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Woodsy Notes, Incense and African Orange Flower. PNW features Pumpkin, Nutmeg, Woodsy Notes, Coconut and Sweet Notes.