Fragrance comparison

Captivating Nature vs Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Captivating Nature

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #52,700 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)

B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’Emotions

4.5714 votes

Rank #28,909 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) takes 3 of 4 categories.

Captivating Nature
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money.
Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Captivating Nature1/4

Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Captivating NatureThe Dua Brand

Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’Emotions

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

4.57/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 17%Had 2%Want 81%

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

79%Love

7%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage90

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityBuzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)

SillageBuzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value48

Category winnerCaptivating NatureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

green83%

powdery74%

sweet65%

vanilla56%

woody100%

amber92%

earthy84%

musky77%

smoky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody

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

Top

MangoRhubarbSaffronCinnamonBlack Pepper

Heart

Jasmine

Base

IncenseWhite MuskCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCostusLeatherVetiverCedarLabdanum

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Rhubarb and Cedar. Durations are only published for Captivating Nature, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night53

Spring60

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men21

Unisex79

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,909

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBuzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)Higher 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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Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) is an intense oriental woody fragrance built on a sharp, fruity mango and rhubarb opening. It settles into a heavy, complex base of incense, leather, and cypriol oil. This unisex scent demands attention, projecting powerfully in cool weather. It is a bold choice for those who prefe…

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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 Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)?

Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) takes 3 of 4 categories. Captivating Nature is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) is rated 4.57/5 from 14 votes. Choose Captivating Nature for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Choose Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Captivating Nature or Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)?

Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) lasts longest (Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) 96/100, Captivating Nature 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Captivating Nature or Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)?

Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) projects furthest (Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) 90/100, Captivating Nature 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Captivating Nature and Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Rhubarb and Cedar.

Is Captivating Nature or Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) better for summer or winter?

Captivating Nature suits daytime wear; Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Captivating Nature and Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace)?

Captivating Nature features Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vetiver, Rhubarb and Cedar. Buzduganul Fermecat (Enchanted Mace) has top notes of Mango, Rhubarb, Saffron and Cinnamon, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Incense, White Musk, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Costus.