Fragrance comparison

El Capitán Extreme vs Glacier Ultra

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 141 ratings analysed

El Capitán Extreme

Gulf Orchid

2.502 votes

Rank #61,737 LavenderAromatic

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74%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Glacier Ultra

Maison Alhambra

4.21139 votes

Rank #7,313 AromaticVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Glacier Ultra takes 4 of 4 categories.

El Capitán Extreme
Choose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Glacier Ultra
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

El Capitán Extreme0/4

Glacier Ultra4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

El Capitán ExtremeGulf Orchid

Glacier UltraMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

4.21/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

47%Love

36%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

139 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate38

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityGlacier Ultra

SillageGlacier Ultra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value83

Category winnerGlacier UltraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

cinnamon77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match74%Closely related · both aromatic, lavender and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderLemon ZestBergamotMint

Heart2-3 hrs

CinnamonClary Sage

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliVanillaAmberCedarwood

Top

PepperCinnamonLemon

Heart

LavenderClary SagePatchouli

Base

VanillaAmberCedarwood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cinnamon, Clary Sage and Patchouli. Durations are only published for El Capitán Extreme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Spring74

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 37%Work 26%Date 21%Party 16%

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,737

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#7,313

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerGlacier UltraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

El Capitán Extreme by Gulf Orchid delivers an easygoing twist on sweet aromatic perfumery. The scent starts with a brisk splash of lemon zest, chilled garden mint, and clean French lavender before shifting into warm cinnamon spice. As it warms up on skin, creamy vanilla and earthy patchouli emerge alongside soft cedar…

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Glacier Ultra by Maison Alhambra offers a sweet, aromatic profile that leans heavily into modern clubbing styles. Opening with sharp pepper and cinnamon, it quickly settles into a heart of lavender and sage. The dry-down introduces a reliable, cozy blend of vanilla and amber that performs well during cooler autumn eve…

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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 Extreme or Glacier Ultra?

Glacier Ultra takes 4 of 4 categories. El Capitán Extreme is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes; Glacier Ultra is rated 4.21/5 from 139 votes. Choose El Capitán Extreme for a lavender and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Glacier Ultra for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, El Capitán Extreme or Glacier Ultra?

Glacier Ultra lasts longest (Glacier Ultra 67/100, El Capitán Extreme 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, El Capitán Extreme or Glacier Ultra?

Glacier Ultra projects furthest (Glacier Ultra 56/100, El Capitán Extreme 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do El Capitán Extreme and Glacier Ultra smell similar?

Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, lavender and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cinnamon, Clary Sage and Patchouli.

Is El Capitán Extreme or Glacier Ultra better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in El Capitán Extreme and Glacier Ultra?

El Capitán Extreme has top notes of Lavender, Lemon Zest, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Cinnamon and Clary Sage, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Amber and Cedarwood. Glacier Ultra has top notes of Pepper, Cinnamon and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Clary Sage and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Cedarwood.