Fragrance comparison

Captivating Nature vs Altai

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 157 ratings analysed

3 wins

Captivating Nature

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #52,700 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Altai

Soul of Russia

2.63156 votes

Rank #22,382 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Captivating Nature takes 3 of 5 categories.

Captivating Nature
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration.
Altai
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Captivating Nature3/5

Altai2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Captivating Nature
Sillage & projection: Captivating Nature
Value for money: Altai
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Captivating Nature
Fragranxe ranking: Altai

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Captivating NatureThe Dua Brand

AltaiSoul of Russia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

2.63/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 51%Had 7%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

22%Love

19%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

46%Hate

156 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate41

Category winners

LongevityCaptivating Nature

SillageCaptivating Nature

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value51

Category winnerAltaiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

green83%

powdery74%

sweet65%

vanilla56%

woody100%

green90%

aromatic80%

fruity70%

warm spicy60%

sweet50%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SandalwoodTonka BeanVetiverRhubarbCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesMarine notesSpicy NotesGrapefruit

Heart1-2 hrs

CedarRhubarbPineappleIris

Base3-4 hrs

VetiverSandalwoodFrankincensePatchouli

Category winnerCaptivating NatureLongest dry-down: 6-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 36%Work 34%Date 18%Party 12%

Men30

Unisex57

Women14

Casual 42%Work 36%Date 14%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,382

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerAltaiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Captivating Nature by The Dua Brand opens with an unmistakable splash of tart rhubarb that cuts cleanly through the air before settling into earthy vetiver and dry cedar. A rich base of sandalwood and sweet tonka bean anchors the fragrance, preventing the green notes from turning overly sharp or sour. Because of its E…

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Altai by Soul of Russia opens with a brisk splash of grapefruit, tart rhubarb, and brisk marine notes that instantly bring to mind a cool walk through a Siberian pine forest. As the initial spray settles down, herbal green notes blend with dry cedar wood, a hint of powdery iris, and a faint touch of sweet pineapple. T…

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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, Captivating Nature or Altai?

Captivating Nature takes 3 of 5 categories. Captivating Nature is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Altai is rated 2.63/5 from 156 votes. Choose Captivating Nature for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Choose Altai for a woody and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Captivating Nature or Altai?

They last about the same: Captivating Nature 50/100, Altai 49/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Captivating Nature or Altai?

Captivating Nature projects furthest (Captivating Nature 75/100, Altai 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Captivating Nature and Altai smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Vetiver, Rhubarb and Cedar.

Is Captivating Nature or Altai better for summer or winter?

Captivating Nature suits daytime wear; Altai suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Captivating Nature and Altai?

Captivating Nature features Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vetiver, Rhubarb and Cedar. Altai has top notes of Green Notes, Marine notes, Spicy Notes and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cedar, Rhubarb, Pineapple and Iris, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Frankincense and Patchouli.