Fragrance comparison

El Capitán vs The Library Collection Opus II

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 604 ratings analysed

El Capitán

Gulf Orchid

3.676 votes

Rank #60,578 Warm SpicyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

The Library Collection Opus II

Amouage

3.85598 votes

Rank #5,126 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Library Collection Opus II takes 3 of 4 categories.

El Capitán
Choose it for a warm spicy and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Library Collection Opus II
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

El Capitán1/4

The Library Collection Opus II3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Library Collection Opus II
Sillage & projection: The Library Collection Opus II
Value for money: El Capitán
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Library Collection Opus II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

El CapitánGulf Orchid

The Library Collection Opus IIAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%

3.85/ 5 · 598 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

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

30%Love

46%Like

5%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

598 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityThe Library Collection Opus II

SillageThe Library Collection Opus II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value38

Category winnerEl CapitánBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

lavender92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

violet61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both warm spicy, aromatic and lavender

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

Top

LavenderWormwoodPink PepperPepper

Heart

CardamomCinnamonJasmineRose

Base

IncenseVirginia CedarPatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cinnamon, Pepper and Lavender. Durations are only published for El Capitán, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter48

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

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

Men49

Unisex48

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,578

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,126

PerfumerMichèle Saramito

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerThe Library Collection Opus IIHigher 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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Amouage The Library Collection Opus II presents a complex fougere composition centered on lavender and wormwood. This unisex scent balances bitter herbal notes with warm spices like cardamom and cinnamon, grounded by a woody incense base. Ideal for professional settings or cooler weather, it offers a sophisticated pro…

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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 The Library Collection Opus II?

The Library Collection Opus II takes 3 of 4 categories. El Capitán is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; The Library Collection Opus II is rated 3.85/5 from 598 votes. Choose El Capitán for a warm spicy and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Library Collection Opus II for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, El Capitán or The Library Collection Opus II?

The Library Collection Opus II lasts longest (The Library Collection Opus II 66/100, El Capitán 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, El Capitán or The Library Collection Opus II?

The Library Collection Opus II projects furthest (The Library Collection Opus II 60/100, El Capitán 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do El Capitán and The Library Collection Opus II smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Pepper and Lavender.

Is El Capitán or The Library Collection Opus II better for summer or winter?

El Capitán suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in El Capitán and The Library Collection Opus II?

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. The Library Collection Opus II has top notes of Lavender, Wormwood, Pink Pepper and Pepper, heart notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Incense, Virginia Cedar, Patchouli and Amber.