Fragrance comparison

Captivating Nature vs Corfu Kumquat

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 164 ratings analysed

Captivating Nature

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #52,700 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Corfu Kumquat

Aedes de Venustas

3.76163 votes

Rank #12,819 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Captivating Nature
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money.
Corfu Kumquat
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Captivating Nature2/4

Corfu Kumquat2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Captivating NatureThe Dua Brand

Corfu KumquatAedes de Venustas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

3.76/ 5 · 163 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

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

24%Love

48%Like

21%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityCorfu Kumquat

SillageCaptivating Nature

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value38

Category winnerCaptivating NatureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

green83%

powdery74%

sweet65%

vanilla56%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fruity74%

musky65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody 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

Top

KumquatMandarin OrangeTangerineCalabrian bergamot

Heart

NeroliCedarGingerLavenderGranny Smith appleOlibanum

Base

MuskAmbroxanVetiverRhubarbTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesTonka Bean, Vetiver, 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men15

Unisex71

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,819

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerCorfu KumquatHigher 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…

Reviews →

Corfu Kumquat by Aedes de Venustas is a fragrance for women and men. Corfu Kumquat was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Ilias Ermenidis. Top notes are Kumquat, Mandarin Orange, Tangerine and Calabrian bergamot; middle notes are Neroli, Cedar, Ginger, Lavender, Granny Smith apple and Olibanum; base n…

Reviews →

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 Corfu Kumquat?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Captivating Nature is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Corfu Kumquat is rated 3.76/5 from 163 votes. Choose Captivating Nature for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Corfu Kumquat for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Captivating Nature or Corfu Kumquat?

Corfu Kumquat lasts longest (Corfu Kumquat 66/100, Captivating Nature 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Captivating Nature or Corfu Kumquat?

Captivating Nature projects furthest (Captivating Nature 75/100, Corfu Kumquat 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Captivating Nature and Corfu Kumquat smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Vetiver, Rhubarb and Cedar.

Is Captivating Nature or Corfu Kumquat better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Captivating Nature and Corfu Kumquat?

Captivating Nature features Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vetiver, Rhubarb and Cedar. Corfu Kumquat has top notes of Kumquat, Mandarin Orange, Tangerine and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Cedar, Ginger and Lavender, a base of Musk, Ambroxan, Vetiver and Rhubarb.