Fragrance comparison

Capsule 1990 vs Alex

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

Capsule 1990

ArteOlfatto

3.001 votes

Rank #72,406 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Alex

Assaf

4.002 votes

Rank #63,737 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alex takes 2 of 3 categories.

Capsule 1990
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Alex
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Capsule 19901/3

Alex2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Capsule 1990
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Alex
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alex

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Capsule 1990ArteOlfatto

AlexAssaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCapsule 1990

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAlexBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud88%

musky77%

amber65%

balsamic53%

warm spicy42%

woody100%

amber88%

powdery77%

warm spicy65%

rose53%

lavender42%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronRose

Heart

Cashmere WoodOudCedarwood

Base

SandalwoodVanillaMusk

Top

LavenderCinnamonSaffronApple

Heart

CedarwoodRose

Base

AmberSandalwoodOudMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Oud and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,406

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,737

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlexHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Capsule 1990 is a dry, woody rose oud with saffron up top and a smoother vanilla musk base underneath. It opens sharp and textured, then settles into cashmere wood, cedar and sandalwood that give it a warmer, more polished feel. This looks best suited to someone who likes modern niche woods over sugary amber. If you e…

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Alex by Assaf opens with a sharp burst of cinnamon, crisp apple, and dry saffron before settling into a warm core of cedarwood and rose. As it dries down on skin, heavy amber, sandalwood, and oud take over, giving the fragrance a dense, smoky profile. It wears best during cold winter evenings with dark outerwear.

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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, Capsule 1990 or Alex?

Alex takes 2 of 3 categories. Capsule 1990 is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Alex is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Capsule 1990 for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Alex for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Capsule 1990 or Alex?

Capsule 1990 lasts longest (Capsule 1990 100/100, Alex 90/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Capsule 1990 and Alex smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Oud and Cedarwood.

Is Capsule 1990 or Alex better for summer or winter?

Capsule 1990 suits evening wear; Alex suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Capsule 1990 and Alex?

Capsule 1990 has top notes of Saffron and Rose, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Oud and Cedarwood, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk. Alex has top notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Saffron and Apple, heart notes of Cedarwood and Rose, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Oud and Musk.