Fragrance comparison

Forever Vera vs Caprissimo

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 261 ratings analysed

Forever Vera

Vera Wang

3.86136 votes

Rank #32,729 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Caprissimo

Carthusia

3.86125 votes

Rank #13,311 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Caprissimo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Forever Vera
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Caprissimo
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Forever Vera3/7

Caprissimo4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Forever VeraVera Wang

CaprissimoCarthusia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerForever VeraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

136 votes

34%Love

42%Like

2%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

125 votes

Category winnerForever VeraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCaprissimo

SillageCaprissimo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value56

Category winnerForever VeraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

floral84%

iris77%

sweet69%

musky61%

floral100%

white floral92%

green84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

White PeachGardeniaCoconut Nectar

Heart2-4 hrs

LilacIrisRum

Base5-8 hrs

SandalwoodMuskTonka Bean

Top

LilacGardeniaDamask RoseLily-of-the-ValleyCalabrian bergamotBlood MandarinWater Jasmine

Heart

Blue HyacinthCarnationHoneysuckleClovesGreen LeavesIrisTuberoseOsmanthus

Base

White MuskAmbergrisMyrrhMoroccan CedarSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Lilac, Iris and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Forever Vera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer94

Fall67

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCaprissimoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 39%Work 36%Date 18%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,729

PerfumerHonorine Blanc

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,311

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerCaprissimoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Forever Vera by Vera Wang delivers a soft, powdery floral experience centered on dewy lilac and velvety white peach. The initial burst brings juicy fruit nectar tempered by creamy gardenia petals, though a quick flash of perfumer alcohol appears for the first three minutes before settling down. As the scent warms on y…

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Caprissimo by Carthusia opens with a burst of Calabrian bergamot and blood mandarin, quickly blending into a lush heart of gardenia and blue hyacinth. Green leaves and cloves add a crisp, spicy counterpoint before settling into a warm base of sandalwood and myrrh. It fits sunny spring mornings, outdoor garden lunches,…

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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, Forever Vera or Caprissimo?

Caprissimo takes 4 of 7 categories. Forever Vera is rated 3.86/5 from 136 votes; Caprissimo is rated 3.86/5 from 125 votes. Choose Forever Vera for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Caprissimo for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Forever Vera or Caprissimo?

Caprissimo lasts longest (Caprissimo 61/100, Forever Vera 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forever Vera or Caprissimo?

Caprissimo projects furthest (Caprissimo 63/100, Forever Vera 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forever Vera and Caprissimo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Lilac, Iris and Sandalwood.

Is Forever Vera or Caprissimo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Caprissimo is the stronger pick. For winter, Caprissimo is the stronger pick. Forever Vera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forever Vera and Caprissimo?

Forever Vera has top notes of White Peach, Gardenia and Coconut Nectar, heart notes of Lilac, Iris and Rum, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Tonka Bean. Caprissimo has top notes of Lilac, Gardenia, Damask Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Blue Hyacinth, Carnation, Honeysuckle and Cloves, a base of White Musk, Ambergris, Myrrh and Moroccan Cedar.