Gambit vs Capim Limão e Hortelã
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gambit takes 5 of 7 categories.
GambitChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Capim Limão e HortelãChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Gambit5/7
Capim Limão e Hortelã2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Gambit
- Community sentiment
- Gambit
- Longevity
- Gambit
- Sillage & projection
- Gambit
- Value for money
- Capim Limão e Hortelã
- Versatility
- Gambit
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Capim Limão e Hortelã
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
GambitMind GamesCapim Limão e HortelãNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 369 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
3.98/ 5 · 253 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
Category winnerGambitRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
22%Like
10%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
369 votes
39%Love
35%Like
14%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate
253 votes
Category winnerGambitMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGambit
SillageGambit
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCapim Limão e HortelãBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
lavender77%
patchouli69%
fresh spicy61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy88%
aromatic77%
green65%
herbal53%
fresh42%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderPetitgrainCloves
Heart
CardamomGeraniumMimosa
Base
PatchouliAmbrostar™Sandalwood
Top
LemongrassLemon BalmItalian LemonVerbenaGreen LeavesPetitgrainTeaWhite Tea
Heart
Water FlowersLily of the ValleyLavenderCedarGeraniumCardamom
Base
MuskPatchouliAmberSandalwood
InformationalShared notesLavender, Petitgrain, Cardamom and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring96
Summer65
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring60
Summer100
Fall19
Winter9
Day–
Night–
Category winnerGambitMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,173
PerfumerCarlos Viñals
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#16,404
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Category winnerCapim Limão e HortelãHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMind Games Gambit opens with a punch of sharp cloves and crisp lavender, softened quickly by bitter petitgrain. As the top notes quiet down, cardamom and geranium add a cool herbal contrast against a faint sweetness from mimosa blossom. The dry down turns dry and woody, anchored by patchouli, sandalwood, and heavy syn…
Reviews →Capim Limão e Hortelã by Natura is a bracing, high-energy body splash centered on the sharp, green clarity of lemongrass. Perfect for sweltering summer afternoons, it offers an immediate, cooling sensory reset. The blend relies on a crisp mix of lemon balm and peppermint-like notes, settling into an unobtrusive, clean…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Gambit or Capim Limão e Hortelã?
Gambit takes 5 of 7 categories. Gambit is rated 4.33/5 from 369 votes; Capim Limão e Hortelã is rated 3.98/5 from 253 votes. Choose Gambit for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Capim Limão e Hortelã for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Which lasts longer, Gambit or Capim Limão e Hortelã?
Gambit lasts longest (Gambit 78/100, Capim Limão e Hortelã 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gambit or Capim Limão e Hortelã?
Gambit projects furthest (Gambit 68/100, Capim Limão e Hortelã 37/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gambit and Capim Limão e Hortelã smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Petitgrain, Cardamom and Geranium.
Is Gambit or Capim Limão e Hortelã better for summer or winter?
For summer, Capim Limão e Hortelã is the stronger pick. For winter, Gambit is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gambit and Capim Limão e Hortelã?
Gambit has top notes of Lavender, Petitgrain and Cloves, heart notes of Cardamom, Geranium and Mimosa, a base of Patchouli, Ambrostar™ and Sandalwood. Capim Limão e Hortelã has top notes of Lemongrass, Lemon Balm, Italian Lemon and Verbena, heart notes of Water Flowers, Lily of the Valley, Lavender and Cedar, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood.
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