Fragrance comparison

Gelsomini di Capri vs Swing Glamour

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 84 ratings analysed

2 wins

Gelsomini di Capri

Carthusia

4.0579 votes

Rank #11,443 White FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Swing Glamour

Julian Rouas

4.005 votes

Rank #53,642 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gelsomini di Capri takes 2 of 2 categories.

Gelsomini di Capri
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Swing Glamour
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Gelsomini di Capri2/2

Swing Glamour0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gelsomini di CapriCarthusia

Swing GlamourJulian Rouas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 36%Had 10%Want 54%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 8%Had 8%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

35%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

79 votes

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGelsomini di Capri

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

yellow floral88%

woody77%

sweet65%

rose53%

floral42%

floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

rose77%

vanilla69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody, floral and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JasmineYlang-YlangGeraniumClove

Heart

African Orange FlowerVirginia Cedar

Base

BeeswaxTincture of RoseVanille

Top

Tincture of Rose

Heart

Woodsy NotesBergamot

Base

pink tulipVanille

InformationalShared notesTincture of Rose and Vanille. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall46

Winter14

Day100

Night50

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,443

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#53,642

PerfumerJoseph Rubino

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGelsomini di CapriHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gelsomini di Capri opens with an unmistakable blast of green jasmine and heady ylang-ylang, spiked with a sharp hit of clove. The initial burst hits bright and herbal on skin before settling into a warm floral core. As the top notes quiet down, the scent shifts toward honeyed beeswax and subtle cedarwood, giving the w…

Reviews →

Swing Glamour by Julian Rouas presents a floral profile centered on a distinctive tincture of rose. It pairs this prominent floral heart with woodsy notes and a touch of bergamot. The base relies on pink tulip and vanilla to provide a fixative anchor. This creation works best for casual spring days, offering a light a…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gelsomini di Capri or Swing Glamour?

Gelsomini di Capri takes 2 of 2 categories. Gelsomini di Capri is rated 4.05/5 from 79 votes; Swing Glamour is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Gelsomini di Capri for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Swing Glamour for a floral and woody character. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Gelsomini di Capri or Swing Glamour?

Gelsomini di Capri lasts longest (Gelsomini di Capri 68/100, Swing Glamour 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gelsomini di Capri and Swing Glamour smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and rose accords. Common notes include Tincture of Rose and Vanille.

Is Gelsomini di Capri or Swing Glamour better for summer or winter?

Gelsomini di Capri suits daytime wear; Swing Glamour suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gelsomini di Capri and Swing Glamour?

Gelsomini di Capri has top notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Geranium and Clove, heart notes of African Orange Flower and Virginia Cedar, a base of Beeswax, Tincture of Rose and Vanille. Swing Glamour has top notes of Tincture of Rose, heart notes of Woodsy Notes and Bergamot, a base of pink tulip and Vanille.