Fragrance comparison

Capsule 1990 vs Eminent

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

Capsule 1990

ArteOlfatto

3.001 votes

Rank #72,406 WoodyOud

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57%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Eminent

Cranford

4.449 votes

Rank #45,362 WoodyEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eminent takes 2 of 3 categories.

Capsule 1990
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Eminent
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Capsule 19901/3

Eminent2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Capsule 1990ArteOlfatto

EminentCranford

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 50%Had 6%Want 44%

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

67%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 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

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityCapsule 1990

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value82

Category winnerEminentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud88%

musky77%

amber65%

balsamic53%

warm spicy42%

woody100%

earthy92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

oud69%

amber61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, oud and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronRose

Heart

Cashmere WoodOudCedarwood

Base

SandalwoodVanillaMusk

Top20-30 mins

CypriolLavenderSaffronCinnamonFruits

Heart2-4 hrs

OrrisCedarwoodRoseLily of the Valley

Base8-10+ hrs

OudTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Oud and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Eminent, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring86

Summer43

Fall71

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,406

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,362

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEminentHigher 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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Eminent by Cranford opens with an energetic snap of smoky cypriol, crisp lavender, and warm cinnamon before settling into a rich woody core. As the top notes mellow, earthy cedarwood and powdery orris root mingle with sweet dried fruits to create an inviting, polished warmth. The base anchors deep on skin with smooth …

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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 Eminent?

Eminent takes 2 of 3 categories. Capsule 1990 is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Eminent is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Capsule 1990 for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Eminent for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Capsule 1990 or Eminent?

Capsule 1990 lasts longest (Capsule 1990 100/100, Eminent 85/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Capsule 1990 and Eminent smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, oud and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Oud and Cedarwood.

Is Capsule 1990 or Eminent better for summer or winter?

Capsule 1990 suits evening wear; Eminent suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Capsule 1990 and Eminent?

Capsule 1990 has top notes of Saffron and Rose, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Oud and Cedarwood, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk. Eminent has top notes of Cypriol, Lavender, Saffron and Cinnamon, heart notes of Orris, Cedarwood, Rose and Lily of the Valley, a base of Oud, Tonka Bean, Amber and Sandalwood.