Fragrance comparison

Capricho #BeMyself vs Light

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 466 ratings analysed

4 wins

Capricho #BeMyself

O Boticário

4.09460 votes

Rank #9,552 VanillaCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Light

MetaScent

4.336 votes

Rank #35,182 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Capricho #BeMyself takes 4 of 4 categories.

Capricho #BeMyself
Choose it for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Light
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Capricho #BeMyself4/4

Light0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Capricho #BeMyselfO Boticário

LightMetaScent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 460 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

37%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

460 votes

50%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityCapricho #BeMyself

SillageCapricho #BeMyself

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCapricho #BeMyselfBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

vanilla100%

coconut92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

woody69%

musky61%

floral100%

fresh90%

white floral80%

green70%

citrus60%

fruity50%

Scent match17%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

JasmineVioletLilacCyclamenRose

Base

CoconutVanillaMuskSandalwoodCedar

Top

BergamotRoseMandarin Orange

Heart

LilacJasmine

Base

Green AppleVanillaCherry

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Lilac. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer80

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex6

Women92

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,552

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#35,182

PerfumerJanelle Donnelly

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCapricho #BeMyselfHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Capricho #BeMyself opens with a bright splash of mandarin orange and zesty bergamot that quickly settles into a sweet, comforting bowl of creamy shredded coconut and warm vanilla pudding. As the citrus fades, a soft bouquet of powdery violet, purple lilac, and delicate jasmine emerges, keeping the sweetness light and …

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Light opens with bright mandarin and bergamot, then settles into a soft lilac, jasmine and rose heart with a crisp green-fruity backdrop. It reads clean, fresh and floral rather than sweet, with a spring-ready, slightly feminine lean despite the unisex label. This looks best for daytime wear and easy, low-pressure set…

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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, Capricho #BeMyself or Light?

Capricho #BeMyself takes 4 of 4 categories. Capricho #BeMyself is rated 4.09/5 from 460 votes; Light is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Capricho #BeMyself for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Light for a floral and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Capricho #BeMyself or Light?

Capricho #BeMyself lasts longest (Capricho #BeMyself 63/100, Light 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Capricho #BeMyself or Light?

Capricho #BeMyself projects furthest (Capricho #BeMyself 54/100, Light 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Capricho #BeMyself and Light smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Lilac.

Is Capricho #BeMyself or Light better for summer or winter?

Light suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Capricho #BeMyself and Light?

Capricho #BeMyself has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet, Lilac and Cyclamen, a base of Coconut, Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. Light has top notes of Bergamot, Rose and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lilac and Jasmine, a base of Green Apple, Vanilla and Cherry.