Fragrance comparison

Capricho #BeMyself vs Russian Woman

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 471 ratings analysed

4 wins

Capricho #BeMyself

O Boticário

4.09460 votes

Rank #8,732 VanillaCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Russian Woman

Leaders

3.1811 votes

Rank #64,604 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Capricho #BeMyself takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Capricho #BeMyself4/5

Russian Woman1/5

Ratings & consensus: Capricho #BeMyself
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Capricho #BeMyself
Sillage & projection: Russian Woman
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

Russian WomanLeaders

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 460 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

3.18/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

Category winnerCapricho #BeMyselfRating 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

36%Love

9%Like

0%Ok

45%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityCapricho #BeMyself

SillageRussian Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value0

Category winnerCapricho #BeMyselfBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

coconut92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

woody69%

musky61%

floral100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

rose77%

fresh69%

vanilla61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both vanilla and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

JasmineVioletLilacCyclamenRose

Base

CoconutVanillaMuskSandalwoodCedar

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CoconutPeonyLilacRose

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVanillaNutmegCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lilac, Rose and Coconut. Durations are only published for Russian Woman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex6

Women92

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 32%Date 21%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,732

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#64,604

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Russian Woman by Leaders takes an unusual path through classic feminine perfumery. The spray starts with a quick flash of tart bergamot that gives way within minutes to a powdery floral heart. Here, fresh peony, dewy rose, and cool spring lilac meet a distinctive hint of lactonic coconut. It feels unexpected. You get …

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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, Capricho #BeMyself or Russian Woman?

Capricho #BeMyself takes 4 of 5 categories. Capricho #BeMyself is rated 4.09/5 from 460 votes; Russian Woman is rated 3.18/5 from 11 votes. Choose Capricho #BeMyself for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Russian Woman for a floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Capricho #BeMyself or Russian Woman?

Capricho #BeMyself lasts longest (Capricho #BeMyself 63/100, Russian Woman 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Capricho #BeMyself or Russian Woman?

Russian Woman projects furthest (Russian Woman 57/100, Capricho #BeMyself 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Capricho #BeMyself and Russian Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lilac, Rose and Coconut.

Is Capricho #BeMyself or Russian Woman better for summer or winter?

Russian Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Capricho #BeMyself and Russian Woman?

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. Russian Woman has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Coconut, Peony, Lilac and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Nutmeg and Cedar.