Linda Summer vs Captivating Glow
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Linda Summer takes 3 of 4 categories.
Linda SummerChoose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Captivating GlowChoose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Linda Summer3/4
Captivating Glow1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Linda Summer
- Sillage & projection
- Linda Summer
- Value for money
- Captivating Glow
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Linda Summer
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Linda SummerO BoticárioCaptivating GlowReebokWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 157 votes
Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%
3.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
48%Like
8%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
157 votes
33%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLinda Summer
SillageLinda Summer
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCaptivating GlowBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
powdery92%
fresh84%
white floral77%
citrus69%
sweet61%
powdery100%
fruity92%
white floral84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
floral61%
Scent match63%Closely related · both fruity, powdery and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeachTropical FruitsPearBergamotLemon
Heart
Orange BlossomPeonyVioletNarcissusJasmine
Base
MuskSandalwoodAmber
Top
Orange BlossomBergamotVioletPear
Heart
ApricotPeachLily of the ValleyJasmineFreesia
Base
VanillaSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesPeach, Pear, Bergamot and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,777
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#68,651
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLinda SummerHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLinda Summer by O Boticário is a bright, refreshing fruity floral perfume made for warm, sunny weather. It opens with juicy slices of sweet peach, crisp pear, and sparkling lemon that immediately lift your spirits. As the citrus settles, a soft bouquet of orange blossom, peony, and gentle violet emerges, giving the fr…
Reviews →Captivating Glow reads as a soft fruity floral body mist with a powdery edge. Pear, bergamot and orange blossom give it a bright start, then peach, apricot and light white florals keep it airy before vanilla, sandalwood and musk settle in. It looks best for easy daytime wear, especially in mild or warm weather. If you…
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, Linda Summer or Captivating Glow?
Linda Summer takes 3 of 4 categories. Linda Summer is rated 3.96/5 from 157 votes; Captivating Glow is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Linda Summer for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Captivating Glow for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Linda Summer or Captivating Glow?
Linda Summer lasts longest (Linda Summer 55/100, Captivating Glow 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Linda Summer or Captivating Glow?
Linda Summer projects furthest (Linda Summer 47/100, Captivating Glow 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Linda Summer and Captivating Glow smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Pear, Bergamot and Orange Blossom.
Is Linda Summer or Captivating Glow better for summer or winter?
Captivating Glow suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Linda Summer and Captivating Glow?
Linda Summer has top notes of Peach, Tropical Fruits, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Peony, Violet and Narcissus, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Captivating Glow has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Violet and Pear, heart notes of Apricot, Peach, Lily of the Valley and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk.
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