Fragrance comparison

Taurus vs Captain Miller

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Taurus

Demeter Fragrance

3.676 votes

Rank #63,301 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Captain Miller

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.4416 votes

Rank #38,537 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Captain Miller takes 3 of 4 categories.

Taurus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Captain Miller
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Taurus1/4

Captain Miller3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TaurusDemeter Fragrance

Captain MillerAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

4.44/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 44%Had 7%Want 49%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 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

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityCaptain Miller

SillageCaptain Miller

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value68

Category winnerTaurusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

musky65%

powdery48%

conifer30%

woody100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CedarPineBlack MuskGuaiac WoodLemon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BlueberryBergamotGingerAniseThymeClove

Heart

MangoLavenderCinnamonOrange BlossomCitrusesPineRed Currant

Base

Bourbon VetiverOakmossSeaweedCedarPatchouliGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCedar, Pine and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Taurus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring92

Summer67

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night77

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 15%Party 9%

Men75

Unisex8

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,301

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,537

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCaptain MillerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter Fragrance Taurus opens with an immediate crackle of crushed pine needles and a sharp slice of fresh lemon. The opening is bright, resinous, and distinctly green. As the initial citrus sparkle fades over the first twenty minutes, dry cedar shavings and smoky guaiac wood step forward to anchor the center. The dr…

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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, Taurus or Captain Miller?

Captain Miller takes 3 of 4 categories. Taurus is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Captain Miller is rated 4.44/5 from 16 votes. Choose Taurus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Captain Miller for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Taurus or Captain Miller?

Captain Miller lasts longest (Captain Miller 72/100, Taurus 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Taurus or Captain Miller?

Captain Miller projects furthest (Captain Miller 63/100, Taurus 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Taurus and Captain Miller smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cedar, Pine and Guaiac Wood.

Is Taurus or Captain Miller better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Taurus and Captain Miller?

Taurus features Cedar, Pine, Black Musk, Guaiac Wood and Lemon. 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.