Fragrance comparison

Caprissimo vs N 8

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 297 ratings analysed

6 wins

Caprissimo

Carthusia

3.86125 votes

Rank #14,248 FloralWhite Floral

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19%scent match

Clearly different

N 8

Morph

3.74172 votes

Rank #18,167 PowderyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Caprissimo takes 6 of 7 categories.

Caprissimo
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
N 8
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Caprissimo6/7

N 81/7

Ratings & consensus: Caprissimo
Community sentiment: Caprissimo
Longevity: N 8
Sillage & projection: Caprissimo
Value for money: Caprissimo
Versatility: Caprissimo
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Caprissimo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CaprissimoCarthusia

N 8Morph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.74/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerCaprissimoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

42%Like

2%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

125 votes

29%Love

33%Like

25%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

172 votes

Category winnerCaprissimoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityN 8

SillageCaprissimo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value39

Category winnerCaprissimoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

green84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

powdery100%

floral91%

violet83%

iris74%

musky65%

fresh56%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LilacGardeniaDamask RoseLily-of-the-ValleyCalabrian bergamotBlood MandarinWater Jasmine

Heart

Blue HyacinthCarnationHoneysuckleClovesGreen LeavesIrisTuberoseOsmanthus

Base

White MuskAmbergrisMyrrhMoroccan CedarSandalwoodPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

LilacTuscan Iris

Heart2-4 hrs

Parma VioletDamask Rose

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesLilac, Damask Rose and White Musk. Durations are only published for N 8, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall67

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer62

Fall0

Winter65

Day100

Night47

Category winnerCaprissimoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

Men7

Unisex24

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,248

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#18,167

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerCaprissimoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caprissimo by Carthusia opens with a burst of Calabrian bergamot and blood mandarin, quickly blending into a lush heart of gardenia and blue hyacinth. Green leaves and cloves add a crisp, spicy counterpoint before settling into a warm base of sandalwood and myrrh. It fits sunny spring mornings, outdoor garden lunches,…

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Morph N 8 opens with fresh lilac blossoms and cool Tuscan iris, creating a gentle floral breeze reminiscent of a sunny spring morning. As it settles, Parma violet and delicate Damask rose introduce a soft, cosmetic powder sensation that feels like luxurious body dusting powder on clean skin. A foundation of warm vanil…

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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, Caprissimo or N 8?

Caprissimo takes 6 of 7 categories. Caprissimo is rated 3.86/5 from 125 votes; N 8 is rated 3.74/5 from 172 votes. Choose Caprissimo for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose N 8 for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Caprissimo or N 8?

N 8 lasts longest (N 8 64/100, Caprissimo 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Caprissimo or N 8?

Caprissimo projects furthest (Caprissimo 63/100, N 8 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Caprissimo and N 8 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Lilac, Damask Rose and White Musk.

Is Caprissimo or N 8 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Caprissimo is the stronger pick. For winter, N 8 is the stronger pick. N 8 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Caprissimo and N 8?

Caprissimo has top notes of Lilac, Gardenia, Damask Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Blue Hyacinth, Carnation, Honeysuckle and Cloves, a base of White Musk, Ambergris, Myrrh and Moroccan Cedar. N 8 has top notes of Lilac and Tuscan Iris, heart notes of Parma Violet and Damask Rose, a base of White Musk and Vanilla.