Fragrance comparison

Fresh Citrus & Moss vs Captain Eau de Toilette (1994)

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

3 wins

Fresh Citrus & Moss

Marks & Spencer

4.4441 votes

Rank #14,848 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Captain Eau de Toilette (1994)

Molyneux

3.1822 votes

Rank #23,863 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fresh Citrus & Moss takes 3 of 5 categories.

Fresh Citrus & Moss
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Captain Eau de Toilette (1994)
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Fresh Citrus & Moss3/5

Captain Eau de Toilette (1994)2/5

Ratings & consensus: Fresh Citrus & Moss
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Captain Eau de Toilette (1994)
Sillage & projection: Captain Eau de Toilette (1994)
Value for money: Fresh Citrus & Moss
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fresh Citrus & Moss

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fresh Citrus & MossMarks & Spencer

Captain Eau de Toilette (1994)Molyneux

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 73%Had 11%Want 15%

3.18/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 50%Had 31%Want 19%

Category winnerFresh Citrus & MossRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

18%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

23%Dislike

18%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityCaptain Eau de Toilette (1994)

SillageCaptain Eau de Toilette (1994)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFresh Citrus & MossBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

mossy77%

lavender65%

earthy53%

herbal42%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

mossy84%

woody77%

aldehydic69%

fresh61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and mossy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Lemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

LavenderSage

Base2 to 3 hours

Moss

Notes

MossLavenderAldehydesLemonMuskBergamotSpruceCyclamenAmbergrisBay LeafCarnationGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLemon, Lavender and Moss. Durations are only published for Fresh Citrus & Moss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer100

Fall59

Winter22

Day100

Night15

Spring56

Summer44

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex36

Women5

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,848

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#23,863

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerFresh Citrus & MossHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fresh Citrus & Moss by Marks & Spencer delivers an invigorating citrus and aromatic profile built around traditional grooming conventions. It begins with a bright, sharp burst of sliced lemon that feels crisp and immediately uplifting. Within minutes, the scent transitions into an aromatic core of calming lavender and…

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Captain Eau de Toilette by Molyneux brings back the crisp, breezy energy of classic nineties barbershop colognes. It opens with an immediate burst of sparkling aldehydes, zesty lemon, and bright bergamot that feels like stepping out of a hot shower at a seaside resort. As the brisk opening settles, a rich aromatic hea…

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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, Fresh Citrus & Moss or Captain Eau de Toilette (1994)?

Fresh Citrus & Moss takes 3 of 5 categories. Fresh Citrus & Moss is rated 4.44/5 from 41 votes; Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) is rated 3.18/5 from 22 votes. Choose Fresh Citrus & Moss for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fresh Citrus & Moss or Captain Eau de Toilette (1994)?

Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) lasts longest (Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) 70/100, Fresh Citrus & Moss 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fresh Citrus & Moss or Captain Eau de Toilette (1994)?

Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) projects furthest (Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) 62/100, Fresh Citrus & Moss 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fresh Citrus & Moss and Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and mossy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lavender and Moss.

Is Fresh Citrus & Moss or Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) better for summer or winter?

Fresh Citrus & Moss suits daytime wear; Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fresh Citrus & Moss and Captain Eau de Toilette (1994)?

Fresh Citrus & Moss has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Lavender and Sage, a base of Moss. Captain Eau de Toilette (1994) features Moss, Lavender, Aldehydes, Lemon and Musk.