Fragrance comparison

Sicilia vs Capella

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sicilia

Paolo Gigli

4.0011 votes

Rank #54,642 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Capella

Shauran

3.504 votes

Rank #54,748 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sicilia takes 4 of 4 categories.

Sicilia
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Capella
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sicilia4/4

Capella0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SiciliaPaolo Gigli

CapellaShauran

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 18%Had 32%Want 50%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 41%Had 7%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevitySicilia

SillageSicilia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value0

Category winnerSiciliaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

balsamic77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

balsamic69%

animalic61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

elemiMintLavenderRosemary

Heart2-3 hrs

Balsam FirViolet

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodCashmeranGuaiac WoodMusk

Top

BergamotSea NoteselemiMint

Heart

LavenderSageJasmineBalsam Fir

Base

AmbergrisPatchouliSandalwoodLeatherMusk

InformationalShared noteselemi, Mint, Lavender and Balsam Fir. Durations are only published for Sicilia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Work 39%Casual 36%Date 17%Party 8%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,642

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,748

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSiciliaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Sicilia opens with an invigorating burst of garden mint, peppery rosemary, and aromatic lavender. The initial spray feels crisp, cutting through stale air with herbal clarity. Within fifteen minutes, resinous balsam fir and soft violet leaves emerge to ground the energetic top notes, preventing the blend f…

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Capella by Shauran starts with a bracing splash of mint and salty sea notes, settling quickly into a herbal heart of sage and lavender. A base of ambergris and dry leather grounds the airy opening, creating a clean yet animalic contrast. It works best during warm spring days when you want a fresh aromatic breeze on sk…

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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, Sicilia or Capella?

Sicilia takes 4 of 4 categories. Sicilia is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes; Capella is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Sicilia for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Capella for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sicilia or Capella?

Sicilia lasts longest (Sicilia 67/100, Capella 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sicilia or Capella?

Sicilia projects furthest (Sicilia 64/100, Capella 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sicilia and Capella smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include elemi, Mint, Lavender and Balsam Fir.

Is Sicilia or Capella better for summer or winter?

Sicilia suits daytime wear; Capella suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sicilia and Capella?

Sicilia has top notes of elemi, Mint, Lavender and Rosemary, heart notes of Balsam Fir and Violet, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cashmeran and Guaiac Wood. Capella has top notes of Bergamot, Sea Notes, elemi and Mint, heart notes of Lavender, Sage, Jasmine and Balsam Fir, a base of Ambergris, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Leather.