Fragrance comparison

Capitolium vs Hob Qadeem

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

Capitolium

Mauro Lorenzi Profumi

4.004 votes

Rank #45,748 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Hob Qadeem

Khaltat

4.106 votes

Rank #20,866 OudAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hob Qadeem takes 2 of 3 categories.

Capitolium
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hob Qadeem
Choose it for a oud and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Capitolium0/3

Hob Qadeem2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CapitoliumMauro Lorenzi Profumi

Hob QadeemKhaltat

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

4.10/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageHob Qadeem

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

citrus100%

amber92%

white floral84%

balsamic77%

vanilla69%

fresh spicy61%

oud100%

amber92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, amber and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotNeroli

Heart

Orange BlossomLavender

Base

LabdanumVanillaPeru BalsamMyrrh

Top

Neroli

Heart

Myrrh

Base

Oud

InformationalShared notesNeroli and Myrrh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,748

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#20,866

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerHob QadeemHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Capitolium reads as a citrus-amber floral with a soft, resinous base. Bergamot and neroli give it a bright opening, then orange blossom and lavender turn it creamy and aromatic before labdanum, vanilla, Peru balsam, and myrrh settle in. On skin, it can feel velvety, slightly sweet, and quietly sensual rather than loud…

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Hob Qadeem by Khaltat is an intriguing oriental woody fragrance for those who appreciate resinous depth. The scent centers on a sharp, bright opening of neroli that quickly surrenders to a dark, smoky heart of myrrh. It eventually settles into a powerful, lingering oud base, making it a compelling choice for cooler au…

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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, Capitolium or Hob Qadeem?

Hob Qadeem takes 2 of 3 categories. Capitolium is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Hob Qadeem is rated 4.10/5 from 6 votes. Choose Capitolium for a citrus and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hob Qadeem for a oud and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Capitolium or Hob Qadeem?

They last about the same: Capitolium 80/100, Hob Qadeem 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Capitolium or Hob Qadeem?

Hob Qadeem projects furthest (Hob Qadeem 75/100, Capitolium 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Capitolium and Hob Qadeem smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and white floral accords. Common notes include Neroli and Myrrh.

Is Capitolium or Hob Qadeem better for summer or winter?

Capitolium suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Capitolium and Hob Qadeem?

Capitolium has top notes of Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Lavender, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, Peru Balsam and Myrrh. Hob Qadeem has top notes of Neroli, heart notes of Myrrh, a base of Oud.