Fragrance comparison

Capsule 1990 vs Oud Pagode

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

Capsule 1990

ArteOlfatto

3.001 votes

Rank #66,791 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Oud Pagode

Chapel Factory

3.6445 votes

Rank #42,582 MuskyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Pagode takes 2 of 3 categories.

Capsule 1990
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oud Pagode
Choose it for a musky and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Capsule 19901/3

Oud Pagode2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Capsule 1990ArteOlfatto

Oud PagodeChapel Factory

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

3.64/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 75%

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

29%Love

24%Like

29%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityCapsule 1990

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value56

Category winnerOud PagodeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud88%

musky77%

amber65%

balsamic53%

warm spicy42%

musky100%

oud92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

ozonic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, oud and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronRose

Heart

Cashmere WoodOudCedarwood

Base

SandalwoodVanillaMusk

Top15-30 mins

LotusTea

Heart2-4 hrs

Cashmere WoodRice

Base6-8 hrs

MuskOud

InformationalShared notesCashmere Wood, Oud and Musk. Durations are only published for Oud Pagode, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer40

Fall87

Winter87

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex84

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud PagodeHigher 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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Oud Pagode strips away the heavy, animalic funk commonly found in traditional agarwood fragrances. The opening reveals translucent lotus flower and delicate green tea, floating on crisp air. Soon after, an unusual savory warmth emerges through freshly steamed rice and soft cashmere wood. The base rests on clean white …

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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 Oud Pagode?

Oud Pagode takes 2 of 3 categories. Capsule 1990 is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Oud Pagode is rated 3.64/5 from 45 votes. Choose Capsule 1990 for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oud Pagode for a musky and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Capsule 1990 or Oud Pagode?

Capsule 1990 lasts longest (Capsule 1990 100/100, Oud Pagode 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Capsule 1990 and Oud Pagode smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, oud and musky accords. Common notes include Cashmere Wood, Oud and Musk.

Is Capsule 1990 or Oud Pagode better for summer or winter?

Capsule 1990 suits evening wear; Oud Pagode suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Capsule 1990 and Oud Pagode?

Capsule 1990 has top notes of Saffron and Rose, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Oud and Cedarwood, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk. Oud Pagode has top notes of Lotus and Tea, heart notes of Cashmere Wood and Rice, a base of Musk and Oud.