Fragrance comparison

Sel Santal vs Capitan's Pour Homme

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 586 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sel Santal

Clean

3.65582 votes

Rank #36,465 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Capitan's Pour Homme

Brocard

2.004 votes

Rank #74,902 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sel Santal takes 3 of 4 categories.

Sel Santal
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, 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.

Sel Santal3/4

Capitan's Pour Homme1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sel SantalClean

Capitan's Pour HommeBrocard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 582 votes

Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%

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

24%Love

40%Like

15%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

582 votes

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

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevitySel Santal

SillageSel Santal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCapitan's Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

salty77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

fresh84%

mossy77%

amber69%

green61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Tonic WaterBergamotMandarin LeafNutmeg

Heart2 to 3 hours

SaltFigWhipped CreamVioletIrisHazelnut

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodMuskAmberStyraxRose

Top

BergamotMandarinLemonCardamomGrassPineapplePapaya

Heart

Lily of the ValleyJasmineVioletRoseNutmegIris

Base

AmberMossMuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg, Violet and Iris. Durations are only published for Sel Santal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer93

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night43

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex50

Women8

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,902

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSel SantalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sel Santal by Clean offers an unconventional take on woody fragrances by pairing crisp aquatic freshness with dry timber. The scent opens with a sharp burst of tonic water, sparkling bergamot, green mandarin leaf, and a dash of warm nutmeg. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance introduces a curious salty fi…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sel Santal or Capitan's Pour Homme?

Sel Santal takes 3 of 4 categories. Sel Santal is rated 3.65/5 from 582 votes; Capitan's Pour Homme is rated 2.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Sel Santal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, 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, Sel Santal or Capitan's Pour Homme?

Sel Santal lasts longest (Sel Santal 58/100, Capitan's Pour Homme 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sel Santal or Capitan's Pour Homme?

Sel Santal projects furthest (Sel Santal 52/100, Capitan's Pour Homme 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sel Santal and Capitan's Pour Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Violet and Iris.

Is Sel Santal or Capitan's Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sel Santal and Capitan's Pour Homme?

Sel Santal has top notes of Tonic Water, Bergamot, Mandarin Leaf and Nutmeg, heart notes of Salt, Fig, Whipped Cream and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Styrax. 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.