Fragrance comparison

Capitan's Pour Homme vs Sel Santal

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 586 ratings analysed

Capitan's Pour Homme

Brocard

2.004 votes

Rank #75,198 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Sel Santal

Clean

3.65582 votes

Rank #36,619 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sel Santal takes 3 of 4 categories.

Capitan's Pour Homme
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Sel Santal
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Capitan's Pour Homme1/4

Sel Santal3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sel Santal
Sillage & projection: Sel Santal
Value for money: Capitan's Pour Homme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sel Santal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Capitan's Pour HommeBrocard

Sel SantalClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 20%Had 40%Want 40%

3.65/ 5 · 582 votes

Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

75%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

24%Love

40%Like

15%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

582 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevitySel Santal

SillageSel Santal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value58

Category winnerCapitan's Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

fresh84%

mossy77%

amber69%

green61%

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

salty77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarinLemonCardamomGrassPineapplePapaya

Heart

Lily of the ValleyJasmineVioletRoseNutmegIris

Base

AmberMossMuskSandalwoodCedar

Top30 to 45 minutes

Tonic WaterBergamotMandarin LeafNutmeg

Heart2 to 3 hours

SaltFigWhipped CreamVioletIrisHazelnut

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodMuskAmberStyraxRose

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet, Rose and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Sel Santal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring82

Summer93

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men42

Unisex50

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,198

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,619

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSel SantalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Capitan's Pour Homme opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, lemon, and green grass that instantly feels clean and cool. As the top notes settle, light pineapple and cardamom add a subtle fruity warmth to the bright citrus backdrop. It feels simple and refreshing during humid summer mornings right after a quick shower. …

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Sel Santal by Clean offers an unconventional take on woody fragrances by pairing crisp aquatic freshness with dry timber. The scent opens with a sharp burst of tonic water, sparkling bergamot, green mandarin leaf, and a dash of warm nutmeg. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance introduces a curious salty fi…

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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, Capitan's Pour Homme or Sel Santal?

Sel Santal takes 3 of 4 categories. Capitan's Pour Homme is rated 2.00/5 from 4 votes; Sel Santal is rated 3.65/5 from 582 votes. Choose Capitan's Pour Homme for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Sel Santal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Capitan's Pour Homme or Sel Santal?

Sel Santal lasts longest (Sel Santal 58/100, Capitan's Pour Homme 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Capitan's Pour Homme or Sel Santal?

Sel Santal projects furthest (Sel Santal 52/100, Capitan's Pour Homme 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Capitan's Pour Homme and Sel Santal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet, Rose and Nutmeg.

Is Capitan's Pour Homme or Sel Santal better for summer or winter?

Capitan's Pour Homme suits day or night wear; Sel Santal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Capitan's Pour Homme and Sel Santal?

Capitan's Pour Homme has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin, Lemon and Cardamom, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Violet and Rose, a base of Amber, Moss, Musk and Sandalwood. Sel Santal has top notes of Tonic Water, Bergamot, Mandarin Leaf and Nutmeg, heart notes of Salt, Fig, Whipped Cream and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Styrax.