Fragrance comparison

Captivating Nature vs Epic

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

2 wins

Captivating Nature

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #52,700 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Epic

American Eagle

4.1010 votes

Rank #40,610 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Captivating Nature takes 2 of 3 categories.

Captivating Nature
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Epic
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Captivating Nature2/3

Epic1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Captivating NatureThe Dua Brand

EpicAmerican Eagle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 57%Had 36%Want 7%

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

20%Love

70%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCaptivating Nature

SillageCaptivating Nature

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

green83%

powdery74%

sweet65%

vanilla56%

green100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and green

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

Mandarin OrangeAldehydesLemonNeroliGreen LeavesGalbanumRhubarb

Heart

Red ApplePearSandalwoodVetiverPatchouli

Base

Tonka BeanMossMyrrhMusk

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Rhubarb. 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

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,610

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEpicHigher 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 →

Epic by American Eagle is an aromatic, fruity fragrance for men that centers on a crisp blend of mandarin, green leaves, and rhubarb. Released in 2012, this scent opens with a sharp, aldehyde-driven freshness that settles into a woody, musky base. It is a casual choice suitable for daily wear, particularly during the …

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 Epic?

Captivating Nature takes 2 of 3 categories. Captivating Nature is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Epic is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Captivating Nature for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Epic for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Captivating Nature or Epic?

Captivating Nature lasts longest (Captivating Nature 50/100, Epic 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Captivating Nature or Epic?

Captivating Nature projects furthest (Captivating Nature 75/100, Epic 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Captivating Nature and Epic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Rhubarb.

Is Captivating Nature or Epic better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Captivating Nature and Epic?

Captivating Nature features Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vetiver, Rhubarb and Cedar. Epic has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Red Apple, Pear, Sandalwood and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Moss, Myrrh and Musk.