Fragrance comparison

Russian Woman vs Capricho #BeMyself

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 471 ratings analysed

Russian Woman

Leaders

3.1811 votes

Rank #64,604 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Capricho #BeMyself

O Boticário

4.09460 votes

Rank #8,732 VanillaCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Capricho #BeMyself takes 4 of 5 categories.

Russian Woman
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Capricho #BeMyself
Choose it for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Russian Woman1/5

Capricho #BeMyself4/5

Ratings & consensus: Capricho #BeMyself
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Capricho #BeMyself
Sillage & projection: Russian Woman
Value for money: Capricho #BeMyself
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Capricho #BeMyself

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Russian WomanLeaders

Capricho #BeMyselfO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.18/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

4.09/ 5 · 460 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

Category winnerCapricho #BeMyselfRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

9%Like

0%Ok

45%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

44%Love

37%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

460 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityCapricho #BeMyself

SillageRussian Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value72

Category winnerCapricho #BeMyselfBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

rose77%

fresh69%

vanilla61%

vanilla100%

coconut92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

woody69%

musky61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CoconutPeonyLilacRose

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVanillaNutmegCedar

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

JasmineVioletLilacCyclamenRose

Base

CoconutVanillaMuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Coconut, Lilac and Rose. Durations are only published for Russian Woman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 32%Date 21%Party 9%

Men1

Unisex6

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,604

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,732

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerCapricho #BeMyselfHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Russian Woman by Leaders takes an unusual path through classic feminine perfumery. The spray starts with a quick flash of tart bergamot that gives way within minutes to a powdery floral heart. Here, fresh peony, dewy rose, and cool spring lilac meet a distinctive hint of lactonic coconut. It feels unexpected. You get …

Reviews →

Capricho #BeMyself opens with a bright splash of mandarin orange and zesty bergamot that quickly settles into a sweet, comforting bowl of creamy shredded coconut and warm vanilla pudding. As the citrus fades, a soft bouquet of powdery violet, purple lilac, and delicate jasmine emerges, keeping the sweetness light and …

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, Russian Woman or Capricho #BeMyself?

Capricho #BeMyself takes 4 of 5 categories. Russian Woman is rated 3.18/5 from 11 votes; Capricho #BeMyself is rated 4.09/5 from 460 votes. Choose Russian Woman for a floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Capricho #BeMyself for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Russian Woman or Capricho #BeMyself?

Capricho #BeMyself lasts longest (Capricho #BeMyself 63/100, Russian Woman 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Russian Woman or Capricho #BeMyself?

Russian Woman projects furthest (Russian Woman 57/100, Capricho #BeMyself 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Russian Woman and Capricho #BeMyself smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Coconut, Lilac and Rose.

Is Russian Woman or Capricho #BeMyself better for summer or winter?

Russian Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Russian Woman and Capricho #BeMyself?

Russian Woman has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Coconut, Peony, Lilac and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Nutmeg and Cedar. Capricho #BeMyself has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet, Lilac and Cyclamen, a base of Coconut, Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood.