Fragrance comparison

Capricho vs Clever

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 557 ratings analysed

6 wins

Capricho

O Boticário

4.12447 votes

Rank #9,923 GreenFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Clever

Mary Kay

3.69110 votes

Rank #17,607 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Capricho takes 6 of 7 categories.

Capricho
Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Clever
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Capricho6/7

Clever0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CaprichoO Boticário

CleverMary Kay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 447 votes

Have 15%Had 81%Want 3%

3.69/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 38%Had 36%Want 26%

Category winnerCaprichoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

447 votes

20%Love

48%Like

14%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

110 votes

Category winnerCaprichoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityCapricho

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value61

Category winnerCaprichoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fresh spicy92%

floral84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

floral100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

almond77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red FruitsBergamotGreen NotesPepperMint

Heart

AlmondFreesiaTonka BeanCyclamenJasmine

Base

VanillaAmberMuskCedarSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

AlmondFruity Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

Pink PeonyFreesiaCyclamenChamomile

Base4-6 hrs

MarshmallowMuskWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Freesia, Cyclamen and Musk. Durations are only published for Clever, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer87

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter59

Day100

Night32

Category winnerCaprichoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex8

Women92

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 42%Work 30%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,923

PerfumerAdilson Rato

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#17,607

PerfumerNatasha Côté

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerCaprichoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Capricho by O Boticário is a bright, uplifting floral fruity perfume that captures the easygoing energy of sunny mornings. The scent opens with a crisp burst of tart red fruits, sparkling bergamot, crushed green leaves, and a cooling hint of fresh mint paired with mild pepper. As it settles on warm skin, sweet almond …

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Clever by Mary Kay opens with a bright burst of crisp orchard fruits and creamy almond. The nutty top note cuts through the immediate solvent flash of the first spray. Soon after, pink peony and airy freesia bloom across the heart, creating a clean, shampoo-fresh floral texture. The sweetness stays soft. A pillowy bas…

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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 or Clever?

Capricho takes 6 of 7 categories. Capricho is rated 4.12/5 from 447 votes; Clever is rated 3.69/5 from 110 votes. Choose Capricho for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Clever for a floral and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Capricho or Clever?

They last about the same: Capricho 53/100, Clever 51/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Capricho or Clever?

Projection is very close: Capricho 49/100, Clever 49/100 for sillage.

Do Capricho and Clever smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Almond, Freesia, Cyclamen and Musk.

Is Capricho or Clever better for summer or winter?

For summer, Capricho is the stronger pick. For winter, Clever is the stronger pick. Clever suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Capricho and Clever?

Capricho has top notes of Red Fruits, Bergamot, Green Notes and Pepper, heart notes of Almond, Freesia, Tonka Bean and Cyclamen, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Cedar. Clever has top notes of Almond and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Pink Peony, Freesia, Cyclamen and Chamomile, a base of Marshmallow, Musk and Woody Notes.