Fragrance comparison

Capim Limão e Hortelã vs Instinct

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 273 ratings analysed

3 wins

Capim Limão e Hortelã

Natura

3.98253 votes

Rank #14,846 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Instinct

Everlast

3.6020 votes

Rank #48,343 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Capim Limão e Hortelã takes 3 of 5 categories.

Capim Limão e Hortelã
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Instinct
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Capim Limão e Hortelã3/5

Instinct2/5

Ratings & consensus: Capim Limão e Hortelã
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Instinct
Sillage & projection: Instinct
Value for money: Capim Limão e Hortelã
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Capim Limão e Hortelã

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Capim Limão e HortelãNatura

InstinctEverlast

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 253 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

3.60/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 40%Had 33%Want 27%

Category winnerCapim Limão e HortelãRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

35%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

253 votes

20%Love

40%Like

25%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityInstinct

SillageInstinct

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value70

Category winnerCapim Limão e HortelãBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

green65%

herbal53%

fresh42%

citrus100%

woody90%

powdery80%

violet70%

aromatic60%

fruity50%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemongrassLemon BalmItalian LemonVerbenaGreen LeavesPetitgrainTeaWhite Tea

Heart

Water FlowersLily of the ValleyLavenderCedarGeraniumCardamom

Base

MuskPatchouliAmberSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

TangerineItalian LemonAppleGreen Leaves

Heart2-3 hrs

CedarVioletSea NotesGeranium

Base4-5 hrs

Woody NotesMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesItalian Lemon, Green Leaves, Cedar and Geranium. Durations are only published for Instinct, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer100

Fall19

Winter9

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex71

Women25

Men88

Unisex0

Women13

Casual 45%Work 29%Date 16%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,846

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#48,343

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCapim Limão e HortelãHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Capim Limão e Hortelã by Natura is a bracing, high-energy body splash centered on the sharp, green clarity of lemongrass. Perfect for sweltering summer afternoons, it offers an immediate, cooling sensory reset. The blend relies on a crisp mix of lemon balm and peppermint-like notes, settling into an unobtrusive, clean…

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Instinct by Everlast is an energetic, citrus-forward woody scent built for casual daytime wear. It opens with an unmistakable rush of bright Italian lemon, crisp green apple, and sweet tangerine. You get a quick alcohol flare for the first sixty seconds before the fruit settles into a dewy, green freshness. As the sha…

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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, Capim Limão e Hortelã or Instinct?

Capim Limão e Hortelã takes 3 of 5 categories. Capim Limão e Hortelã is rated 3.98/5 from 253 votes; Instinct is rated 3.60/5 from 20 votes. Choose Capim Limão e Hortelã for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Instinct for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Capim Limão e Hortelã or Instinct?

Instinct lasts longest (Instinct 50/100, Capim Limão e Hortelã 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Capim Limão e Hortelã or Instinct?

Instinct projects furthest (Instinct 49/100, Capim Limão e Hortelã 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Capim Limão e Hortelã and Instinct smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Italian Lemon, Green Leaves, Cedar and Geranium.

Is Capim Limão e Hortelã or Instinct better for summer or winter?

Instinct suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Capim Limão e Hortelã and Instinct?

Capim Limão e Hortelã has top notes of Lemongrass, Lemon Balm, Italian Lemon and Verbena, heart notes of Water Flowers, Lily of the Valley, Lavender and Cedar, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood. Instinct has top notes of Tangerine, Italian Lemon, Apple and Green Leaves, heart notes of Cedar, Violet, Sea Notes and Geranium, a base of Woody Notes, Musk and Tonka Bean.