Fragrance comparison

El Capitán vs 33 Origins of Santal

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

4 wins

El Capitán

Gulf Orchid

3.676 votes

Rank #60,578 Warm SpicyLavender

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61%scent match

Closely related

33 Origins of Santal

The Dua Brand

3.673 votes

Rank #61,852 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

El Capitán takes 4 of 5 categories.

El Capitán
Choose it for a warm spicy and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
33 Origins of Santal
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

El Capitán4/5

33 Origins of Santal1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: El Capitán
Sillage & projection: El Capitán
Value for money: El Capitán
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): 33 Origins of Santal
Fragranxe ranking: El Capitán

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

El CapitánGulf Orchid

33 Origins of SantalThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityEl Capitán

SillageEl Capitán

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value75

Category winnerEl CapitánBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

lavender92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

violet61%

woody100%

powdery92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

violet69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

CardamomCinnamonPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderVioletWormwood

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanVanillaSandalwood

Notes

SandalwoodLavenderVioletAmberIrisVirginian CedarTonka BeanRosemaryCinnamonVanillaLeatherGinger

No top / heart / base split published

Category winner33 Origins of SantalLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night79

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Work 32%Casual 30%Date 24%Party 14%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 32%Work 30%Date 26%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,578

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,852

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEl CapitánHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

El Capitán by Gulf Orchid hits the skin with an energetic burst of cracked black pepper, sharp cardamom, and warm cinnamon bark. That initial spicy punch settles quickly. Within fifteen minutes, French lavender and cool violet leaf emerge to smooth out the heat, lending the scent a clean, barbershop-adjacent crispness…

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The Dua Brand 33 Origins of Santal blends two distinct sandalwood styles into one cohesive daily wear bottle. On the first spray, you get a crisp burst of dry papyrus, cool violet leaf, and zesty juniper berries that feels clean and fresh. Within twenty minutes, sweet cinnamon and creamy sandalwood take over, rounding…

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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, El Capitán or 33 Origins of Santal?

El Capitán takes 4 of 5 categories. El Capitán is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; 33 Origins of Santal is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose El Capitán for a warm spicy and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 33 Origins of Santal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, El Capitán or 33 Origins of Santal?

El Capitán lasts longest (El Capitán 63/100, 33 Origins of Santal 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, El Capitán or 33 Origins of Santal?

El Capitán projects furthest (El Capitán 50/100, 33 Origins of Santal 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do El Capitán and 33 Origins of Santal smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Lavender, Violet and Tonka Bean.

Is El Capitán or 33 Origins of Santal better for summer or winter?

El Capitán suits daytime wear; 33 Origins of Santal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in El Capitán and 33 Origins of Santal?

El Capitán has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon and Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Violet and Wormwood, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Sandalwood. 33 Origins of Santal features Sandalwood, Lavender, Violet, Amber and Iris.