Caprissimo vs White Shoulders
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
White Shoulders takes 5 of 7 categories.
CaprissimoChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
White ShouldersChoose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Caprissimo2/7
White Shoulders5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- White Shoulders
- Community sentiment
- White Shoulders
- Longevity
- White Shoulders
- Sillage & projection
- Caprissimo
- Value for money
- White Shoulders
- Versatility
- Caprissimo
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- White Shoulders
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CaprissimoCarthusiaWhite ShouldersEvyanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 125 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
3.84/ 5 · 1,172 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
Category winnerWhite ShouldersRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
42%Like
2%Ok
22%Dislike
1%Hate
125 votes
31%Love
44%Like
5%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
1,172 votes
Category winnerWhite ShouldersMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityWhite Shoulders
SillageCaprissimo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWhite ShouldersBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
white floral92%
green84%
warm spicy77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
white floral100%
fresh88%
green77%
animalic65%
floral53%
powdery42%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, green and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LilacGardeniaDamask RoseLily-of-the-ValleyCalabrian bergamotBlood MandarinWater Jasmine
Heart
Blue HyacinthCarnationHoneysuckleClovesGreen LeavesIrisTuberoseOsmanthus
Base
White MuskAmbergrisMyrrhMoroccan CedarSandalwoodPatchouli
Top15-30 mins
AldehydesAfrican Orange FlowerGreen NotesPeachBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
GardeniaLilacTuberoseJasmineLilyLily-of-the-ValleyIrisSpices
Base5-7 hrs
CivettaOakmossMuskBenzoinSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesLilac, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Calabrian bergamot. Durations are only published for White Shoulders, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer94
Fall67
Winter33
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter42
Day100
Night45
Category winnerCaprissimoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,334
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews16
Overall rank#1,794
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews205
Category winnerWhite ShouldersHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCaprissimo 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,…
Reviews →Evyan White Shoulders opens with a bright burst of soapy aldehydes, green leaves, and sweet African orange flower that instantly feels crisp and clean. As the brisk top settles, the fragrance reveals a rich bouquet of gardenia, lilac, and creamy tuberose that smells like fresh petals dusted with vintage body powder. W…
Reviews →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 White Shoulders?
White Shoulders takes 5 of 7 categories. Caprissimo is rated 3.86/5 from 125 votes; White Shoulders is rated 3.84/5 from 1,172 votes. Choose Caprissimo for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose White Shoulders for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Caprissimo or White Shoulders?
They last about the same: White Shoulders 62/100, Caprissimo 61/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Caprissimo or White Shoulders?
Caprissimo projects furthest (Caprissimo 63/100, White Shoulders 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Caprissimo and White Shoulders smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and floral accords. Common notes include Lilac, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Calabrian bergamot.
Is Caprissimo or White Shoulders better for summer or winter?
For summer, Caprissimo is the stronger pick. For winter, White Shoulders is the stronger pick. White Shoulders suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Caprissimo and White Shoulders?
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. White Shoulders has top notes of Aldehydes, African Orange Flower, Green Notes and Peach, heart notes of Gardenia, Lilac, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Civetta, Oakmoss, Musk and Benzoin.
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