Cap Ferrat vs The Diamond Purple
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cap Ferrat takes 3 of 4 categories.
Cap FerratChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
The Diamond PurpleChoose it for a vanilla and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cap Ferrat3/4
The Diamond Purple1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Cap Ferrat
- Sillage & projection
- Cap Ferrat
- Value for money
- The Diamond Purple
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cap Ferrat
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cap FerratTimo ParfumsThe Diamond PurpleCindy C.Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 9%Had 9%Want 83%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
50%Love
50%Like
0%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
Category winners
LongevityCap Ferrat
SillageCap Ferrat
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe Diamond PurpleBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
woody92%
coconut84%
sweet77%
fruity69%
musky61%
vanilla100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
coconut77%
lactonic69%
powdery61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both powdery, coconut and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PearApricotPomelo
Heart
VioletCashmeranSea Notes
Base
CoconutSandalwoodMusk
Top30 to 45 minutes
PearBlack CurrantLemonMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
CoconutMilkFreesiaViolet
Base3 to 4 hours
VanillaCedarSandalwoodTonka BeanMusk
InformationalShared notesPear, Violet, Coconut and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for The Diamond Purple, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter50
Day80
Night100
Spring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#53,832
PerfumerHelder Machado
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#60,720
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCap FerratHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCap Ferrat reads as a soft, sunlit aquatic with fruit up top, a violet-cashmeran heart, and a creamy coconut, sandalwood, musk dry-down. The powdery, woody side looks stronger than the marine side. It may suit someone who wants an ocean-themed scent without sharp salt or heavy citrus. Based on the note structure and l…
Reviews →The Diamond Purple by Cindy C. is a feminine floral fruity gourmand built around luscious sweetness, creamy textures, and comforting base woods. The opening pairs crisp pear and tart black currant with bright splashes of lemon and mandarin orange. Soon, a decadent heart emerges, blending sweet coconut, creamy milk, po…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Cap Ferrat or The Diamond Purple?
Cap Ferrat takes 3 of 4 categories. Cap Ferrat is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; The Diamond Purple is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Cap Ferrat for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose The Diamond Purple for a vanilla and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Cap Ferrat or The Diamond Purple?
Cap Ferrat lasts longest (Cap Ferrat 90/100, The Diamond Purple 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cap Ferrat or The Diamond Purple?
Cap Ferrat projects furthest (Cap Ferrat 75/100, The Diamond Purple 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cap Ferrat and The Diamond Purple smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, coconut and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Violet, Coconut and Sandalwood.
Is Cap Ferrat or The Diamond Purple better for summer or winter?
Cap Ferrat suits evening wear; The Diamond Purple suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cap Ferrat and The Diamond Purple?
Cap Ferrat has top notes of Pear, Apricot and Pomelo, heart notes of Violet, Cashmeran and Sea Notes, a base of Coconut, Sandalwood and Musk. The Diamond Purple has top notes of Pear, Black Currant, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Coconut, Milk, Freesia and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.
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