Fragrance comparison

Capriccio vs Ligno

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 391 ratings analysed

Capriccio

Sospiro Perfumes

3.87378 votes

Rank #7,373 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ligno

Pastor Fragrances

4.4613 votes

Rank #44,057 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ligno takes 3 of 5 categories.

Capriccio
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ligno
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Capriccio2/5

Ligno3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CapriccioSospiro Perfumes

LignoPastor Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 378 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

4.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 59%Had 13%Want 28%

Category winnerLignoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

378 votes

62%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityLigno

SillageCapriccio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value86

Category winnerLignoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

cacao84%

amber77%

oud69%

vanilla61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NeroliLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

White FlowersRed BerriesCoumarinCinnamon

Base8-12 hrs

PatchouliMuskCashmeranAgarwood (Oud)AmberSandalwood

Top

PomeloArgentinian LemonGinger

Heart

Clary SageWhite FlowersCinnamon

Base

CacaoAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesWhite Flowers, Cinnamon, Patchouli and Musk. Durations are only published for Capriccio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day100

Night65

Spring88

Summer63

Fall88

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex32

Women62

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,373

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#44,057

PerfumerEdgar Pastor

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCapriccioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Capriccio by Sospiro Perfumes delivers an intriguing blend of bright neroli, sparkling lemon, and sweet red berries over a plush bed of clean musk, warm cashmeran, and smooth sandalwood. The fragrance opens with a burst of sunny Mediterranean citrus before settling into cozy spiced cinnamon and coumarin, giving off th…

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Ligno by Pastor Fragrances opens with a sharp flash of Argentinian lemon, zesty pomelo, and fresh ginger before quickly revealing its darker foundation. The heart introduces dry cinnamon and herbal clary sage, which temper the sweetness of the base. As it settles on skin, rich dusty cacao pairs with dry agarwood, eart…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Capriccio or Ligno?

Ligno takes 3 of 5 categories. Capriccio is rated 3.87/5 from 378 votes; Ligno is rated 4.46/5 from 13 votes. Choose Capriccio for a woody and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ligno for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Capriccio or Ligno?

Ligno lasts longest (Ligno 85/100, Capriccio 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Capriccio or Ligno?

Capriccio projects furthest (Capriccio 74/100, Ligno 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Capriccio and Ligno smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include White Flowers, Cinnamon, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Capriccio or Ligno better for summer or winter?

Capriccio suits daytime wear; Ligno suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Capriccio and Ligno?

Capriccio has top notes of Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of White Flowers, Red Berries, Coumarin and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Cashmeran and Agarwood (Oud). Ligno has top notes of Pomelo, Argentinian Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Clary Sage, White Flowers and Cinnamon, a base of Cacao, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Amber.