Dark Black vs Isabela Capeto 2
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Isabela Capeto 2 takes 2 of 3 categories.
Dark BlackChoose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Isabela Capeto 2Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Dark Black1/3
Isabela Capeto 22/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Isabela Capeto 2
- Sillage & projection
- Isabela Capeto 2
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dark Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Dark BlackLC WaikikiIsabela Capeto 2Isabela CapetoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.75/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%
3.27/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate75%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
7%Love
53%Like
0%Ok
40%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIsabela Capeto 2
SillageIsabela Capeto 2
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
floral92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
white floral69%
warm spicy61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
green84%
floral77%
woody69%
marine61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
GrapefruitBergamotCardamom
Heart1 to 2 hours
MagnoliaJasmineFreesia
Base2 to 4 hours
White MuskVetiverAmber
Notes
RhuburbSea waterLimeLily-of-the-ValleyWoodsy NotesFreesiaCardamomLemonMagnoliaVetiverTangerineRose
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Magnolia, Freesia and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Dark Black, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer100
Fall40
Winter20
Day100
Night60
Spring50
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,284
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#65,511
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDark BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDark Black by LC Waikiki is a fresh citrus and floral fragrance anchored by warm spice and clean woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and bergamot, balanced by the zesty kick of cardamom. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of magnolia, jasmine, and freesia brings a clean floral body that keep…
Reviews →Isabela Capeto 2 opens with a sharp snap of rhubarb leaves, sour lime, and salty sea water that feels crisp on humid summer mornings. The initial tartness cuts through sticky heat before softening into clean freesia, green magnolia, and lily-of-the-valley. As the citrus fizzes off, powdery iris, dry vetiver, and subt…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Dark Black or Isabela Capeto 2?
Isabela Capeto 2 takes 2 of 3 categories. Dark Black is rated 4.75/5 from 8 votes; Isabela Capeto 2 is rated 3.27/5 from 15 votes. Choose Dark Black for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Isabela Capeto 2 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Dark Black or Isabela Capeto 2?
Isabela Capeto 2 lasts longest (Isabela Capeto 2 90/100, Dark Black 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dark Black or Isabela Capeto 2?
Isabela Capeto 2 projects furthest (Isabela Capeto 2 81/100, Dark Black 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dark Black and Isabela Capeto 2 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and floral accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Magnolia, Freesia and Vetiver.
Is Dark Black or Isabela Capeto 2 better for summer or winter?
Dark Black suits daytime wear; Isabela Capeto 2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dark Black and Isabela Capeto 2?
Dark Black has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Magnolia, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of White Musk, Vetiver and Amber. Isabela Capeto 2 features Rhuburb, Sea water, Lime, Lily-of-the-Valley and Woodsy Notes.
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