Fragrance comparison

Captivating Nature vs Ulisse

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Captivating Nature

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #52,700 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ulisse

Acqua degli Dei

4.405 votes

Rank #34,068 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ulisse takes 3 of 4 categories.

Captivating Nature
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Ulisse
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Captivating Nature1/4

Ulisse3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Captivating NatureThe Dua Brand

UlisseAcqua degli Dei

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 59%Had 6%Want 35%

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

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityUlisse

SillageCaptivating Nature

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value55

Category winnerUlisseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

green83%

powdery74%

sweet65%

vanilla56%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

cinnamon77%

green69%

citrus61%

Scent match47%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

RhubarbPink PepperBergamotIncenseOrangeAmber

Heart

CinnamonPatchouliVanillaJasmineLeatherNeroliCedar

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanVetiverMusk

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

Spring25

Summer100

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,068

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerUlisseHigher 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 →

Ulisse by Acqua degli Dei is a fragrance for men. Ulisse was launched in 2020. Top notes are Rhubarb, Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Incense, Orange and Amber; middle notes are Cinnamon, Patchouli, Vanilla, Jasmine, Leather, Neroli and Cedar; base notes are Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Musk.

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 Ulisse?

Ulisse takes 3 of 4 categories. Captivating Nature is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Ulisse is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Captivating Nature for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Ulisse for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Captivating Nature or Ulisse?

Ulisse lasts longest (Ulisse 53/100, Captivating Nature 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Captivating Nature or Ulisse?

Captivating Nature projects furthest (Captivating Nature 75/100, Ulisse 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Captivating Nature and Ulisse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Rhubarb.

Is Captivating Nature or Ulisse better for summer or winter?

Captivating Nature suits daytime wear; Ulisse suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Captivating Nature and Ulisse?

Captivating Nature features Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vetiver, Rhubarb and Cedar. Ulisse has top notes of Rhubarb, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Incense, heart notes of Cinnamon, Patchouli, Vanilla and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Musk.