Fragrance comparison

Capelli D'Oro vs Promise Me Flower

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 121 ratings analysed

5 wins

Capelli D'Oro

Linari

3.9479 votes

Rank #15,518 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Promise Me Flower

Mauboussin

3.6442 votes

Rank #28,149 FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Capelli D'Oro takes 5 of 7 categories.

Capelli D'Oro
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Promise Me Flower
Choose it for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Capelli D'Oro5/7

Promise Me Flower2/7

Ratings & consensus: Capelli D'Oro
Community sentiment: Capelli D'Oro
Longevity: Capelli D'Oro
Sillage & projection: Capelli D'Oro
Value for money: Promise Me Flower
Versatility: Promise Me Flower
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Capelli D'Oro

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Capelli D'OroLinari

Promise Me FlowerMauboussin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 27%Had 18%Want 55%

3.64/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 36%Had 16%Want 48%

Category winnerCapelli D'OroRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

44%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

79 votes

29%Love

31%Like

19%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerCapelli D'OroMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityCapelli D'Oro

SillageCapelli D'Oro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value14

¤ Price value58

Category winnerPromise Me FlowerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

green77%

rose69%

soft spicy61%

floral100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

green77%

soft spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CassisTangerineRaspberryCalabrian bergamotNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

GrapefruitTurkish Rose OilAppleMagnoliaWater Jasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskCedarSandalwood

Top

Cassis

Heart

Magnolia

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesCassis, Magnolia and Musk. Durations are only published for Capelli D'Oro, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer73

Fall23

Winter14

Day100

Night11

Category winnerPromise Me FlowerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex33

Women57

Work 37%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,518

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#28,149

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerCapelli D'OroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Linari Capelli D'Oro opens with a vibrant burst of sweet tangerine, tart cassis, and crisp Calabrian bergamot that feels like slicing fresh fruit on a sunny morning. Within minutes, the zesty citrus settles into a lush heart of Turkish rose oil, watery jasmine, and sliced green apple, giving the aroma a dewy garden fr…

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Promise Me Flower is a light, polished floral with a crisp cassis opening, soft magnolia at the heart, and a clean musky finish. It comes across fresh, green, and gently fruity rather than sugary. This suits someone who wants an easy daytime scent that feels feminine and put together. Reviews suggest it can smell more…

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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 is better, Capelli D'Oro or Promise Me Flower?

Capelli D'Oro takes 5 of 7 categories. Capelli D'Oro is rated 3.94/5 from 79 votes; Promise Me Flower is rated 3.64/5 from 42 votes. Choose Capelli D'Oro for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Promise Me Flower for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Capelli D'Oro or Promise Me Flower?

Capelli D'Oro lasts longest (Capelli D'Oro 65/100, Promise Me Flower 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Capelli D'Oro or Promise Me Flower?

Capelli D'Oro projects furthest (Capelli D'Oro 64/100, Promise Me Flower 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Capelli D'Oro and Promise Me Flower smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Cassis, Magnolia and Musk.

Is Capelli D'Oro or Promise Me Flower better for summer or winter?

For summer, Promise Me Flower is the stronger pick. For winter, Capelli D'Oro is the stronger pick. Capelli D'Oro suits daytime wear; Promise Me Flower suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Capelli D'Oro and Promise Me Flower?

Capelli D'Oro has top notes of Cassis, Tangerine, Raspberry and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Grapefruit, Turkish Rose Oil, Apple and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood. Promise Me Flower has top notes of Cassis, heart notes of Magnolia, a base of Musk.