Fragrance comparison

La Merna vs Capitan's Pour Homme

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

2 wins

La Merna

Le Bonheur Perfumes

4.502 votes

Rank #61,567 PowderyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Capitan's Pour Homme

Brocard

2.004 votes

Rank #77,051 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Merna takes 2 of 4 categories.

La Merna
Choose it for a powdery and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Capitan's Pour Homme
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

La Merna2/4

Capitan's Pour Homme1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: La Merna
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Capitan's Pour Homme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: La Merna

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La MernaLe Bonheur Perfumes

Capitan's Pour HommeBrocard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

2.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 20%Had 40%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

25%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

75%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityLa Merna

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCapitan's Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

green92%

woody84%

fresh77%

iris69%

violet61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

fresh84%

mossy77%

amber69%

green61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both fresh and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Green NotesPineappleCardamom

Heart2 to 3 hours

Lily of the ValleyVioletOrris

Base2 to 4 hours

CedarwoodTonkaMusk

Top

BergamotMandarinLemonCardamomGrassPineapplePapaya

Heart

Lily of the ValleyJasmineVioletRoseNutmegIris

Base

AmberMossMuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Cardamom, Lily of the Valley and Violet. Durations are only published for La Merna, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,567

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#77,051

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLa MernaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Merna by Le Bonheur Perfumes is a crisp floral aldehyde fragrance that balances clean botanical greenery with a smooth, cosmetic softness. The opening delivers a sharp burst of green notes alongside juicy pineapple and warm cardamom. As the first spray settles, powdery orris and delicate violet combine with fresh l…

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Capitan's Pour Homme opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, lemon, and green grass that instantly feels clean and cool. As the top notes settle, light pineapple and cardamom add a subtle fruity warmth to the bright citrus backdrop. It feels simple and refreshing during humid summer mornings right after a quick shower. …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, La Merna or Capitan's Pour Homme?

La Merna takes 2 of 4 categories. La Merna is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Capitan's Pour Homme is rated 2.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose La Merna for a powdery and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Capitan's Pour Homme for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, La Merna or Capitan's Pour Homme?

La Merna lasts longest (La Merna 60/100, Capitan's Pour Homme 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Merna or Capitan's Pour Homme?

Projection is very close: La Merna 25/100, Capitan's Pour Homme 25/100 for sillage.

Do La Merna and Capitan's Pour Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh and green accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Cardamom, Lily of the Valley and Violet.

Is La Merna or Capitan's Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

La Merna suits daytime wear; Capitan's Pour Homme suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Merna and Capitan's Pour Homme?

La Merna has top notes of Green Notes, Pineapple and Cardamom, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Violet and Orris, a base of Cedarwood, Tonka and Musk. Capitan's Pour Homme has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin, Lemon and Cardamom, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Violet and Rose, a base of Amber, Moss, Musk and Sandalwood.