Fragrance comparison

Pyrgos vs Captain Miller

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

3 wins

Pyrgos

Sigilli

3.8747 votes

Rank #11,600 Fresh SpicyAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Captain Miller

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.4416 votes

Rank #37,052 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pyrgos takes 3 of 5 categories.

Pyrgos
Choose it for a fresh spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Captain Miller
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Pyrgos3/5

Captain Miller1/5

Ratings & consensus: Captain Miller
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pyrgos
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Pyrgos
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pyrgos

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PyrgosSigilli

Captain MillerAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

4.44/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 44%Had 7%Want 49%

Category winnerCaptain MillerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

63%Love

25%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityPyrgos

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value68

Category winnerPyrgosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

anis92%

soft spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

cinnamon61%

woody100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WatercressBergamotLavender

Heart

AniseOreganoCinnamon

Base

Spices

Top

BlueberryBergamotGingerAniseThymeClove

Heart

MangoLavenderCinnamonOrange BlossomCitrusesPineRed Currant

Base

Bourbon VetiverOakmossSeaweedCedarPatchouliGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Anise and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night–

Spring92

Summer67

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night77

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men75

Unisex8

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,600

PerfumerEnrico Buccella

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#37,052

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPyrgosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pyrgos is an unusual aromatic spice scent built around hot anise, cinnamon and herbs. It opens brisk and green with bergamot, lavender and watercress, then quickly turns red-hot, sweet, peppery and slightly medicinal, with oregano giving it a camphorous bite. It suits wearers who enjoy character more than softness. De…

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Atelier Segall & Barutti Captain Miller opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and sweet blueberry before shifting into a complex aromatic heart. Cinnamon and clove warm up herbal thyme, while bourbon vetiver and oakmoss ground the base. It suits spring afternoons and crisp autumn days when you want a rich fruity wood p…

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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, Pyrgos or Captain Miller?

Pyrgos takes 3 of 5 categories. Pyrgos is rated 3.87/5 from 47 votes; Captain Miller is rated 4.44/5 from 16 votes. Choose Pyrgos for a fresh spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Captain Miller for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pyrgos or Captain Miller?

Pyrgos lasts longest (Pyrgos 77/100, Captain Miller 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pyrgos or Captain Miller?

Projection is very close: Pyrgos 63/100, Captain Miller 63/100 for sillage.

Do Pyrgos and Captain Miller smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Anise and Cinnamon.

Is Pyrgos or Captain Miller better for summer or winter?

Pyrgos suits daytime wear; Captain Miller suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pyrgos and Captain Miller?

Pyrgos has top notes of Watercress, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Anise, Oregano and Cinnamon, a base of Spices. Captain Miller has top notes of Blueberry, Bergamot, Ginger and Anise, heart notes of Mango, Lavender, Cinnamon and Orange Blossom, a base of Bourbon Vetiver, Oakmoss, Seaweed and Cedar.