Fragrance comparison

Capsule 1990 vs Nine-to-Five

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Capsule 1990

ArteOlfatto

3.001 votes

Rank #66,791 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Nine-to-Five

Mango

4.502 votes

Rank #58,403 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nine-to-Five takes 2 of 3 categories.

Capsule 1990
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Nine-to-Five
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Capsule 19901/3

Nine-to-Five2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Capsule 1990ArteOlfatto

Nine-to-FiveMango

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

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

50%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityCapsule 1990

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value88

Category winnerNine-to-FiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud88%

musky77%

amber65%

balsamic53%

warm spicy42%

woody100%

rose83%

powdery65%

floral48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody 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

Notes

RoseSandalwoodCedarwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose, Cedarwood and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Nine-to-Five, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 43%Casual 35%Date 15%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,403

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNine-to-FiveHigher 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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Nine-to-Five by Mango brings a clean, understated approach to daily office wear. The first spray gives off a quick flash of perfumer alcohol before settling into a fresh, dewy rose petal aroma. Soon after, creamy sandalwood softens the floral sharpness, adding a smooth warmth that hugs close to your collarbones. Dry c…

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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, Capsule 1990 or Nine-to-Five?

Nine-to-Five takes 2 of 3 categories. Capsule 1990 is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Nine-to-Five is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Capsule 1990 for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Nine-to-Five for a woody and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Capsule 1990 or Nine-to-Five?

Capsule 1990 lasts longest (Capsule 1990 100/100, Nine-to-Five 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Capsule 1990 and Nine-to-Five smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Cedarwood and Sandalwood.

Is Capsule 1990 or Nine-to-Five better for summer or winter?

Capsule 1990 suits evening wear; Nine-to-Five suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Capsule 1990 and Nine-to-Five?

Capsule 1990 has top notes of Saffron and Rose, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Oud and Cedarwood, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk. Nine-to-Five features Rose, Sandalwood and Cedarwood.