Fragrance comparison

The Cut vs El Capitán Extreme

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 416 ratings analysed

3 wins

The Cut

Penhaligon's

3.96414 votes

Rank #3,076 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

El Capitán Extreme

Gulf Orchid

2.502 votes

Rank #64,869 LavenderAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Cut takes 3 of 4 categories.

The Cut
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
El Capitán Extreme
Choose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Cut3/4

El Capitán Extreme1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Cut
Sillage & projection: The Cut
Value for money: El Capitán Extreme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Cut

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The CutPenhaligon's

El Capitán ExtremeGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 414 votes

Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

24%Like

15%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

258 votes

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityThe Cut

SillageThe Cut

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value75

Category winnerEl Capitán ExtremeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

lavender58%

soft spicy44%

green30%

lavender100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

cinnamon77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, lavender and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Clary SageCypressLavenderCedarwoodBasilMintFir

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

LavenderLemon ZestBergamotMint

Heart2-3 hrs

CinnamonClary Sage

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliVanillaAmberCedarwood

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Lavender, Cedarwood and Mint. Durations are only published for El Capitán Extreme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer66

Fall0

Winter43

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex37

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 37%Work 26%Date 21%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,076

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews100

Overall rank#64,869

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerThe CutHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Cut opens with mint, basil and clary sage, giving it a crisp green fougere feel that reads polished rather than old-fashioned. Lavender and woods keep it smooth, clean and easy to wear. Most feedback points to a versatile, office-friendly scent with moderate projection. The main hesitation is value, because some w…

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El Capitán Extreme by Gulf Orchid delivers an easygoing twist on sweet aromatic perfumery. The scent starts with a brisk splash of lemon zest, chilled garden mint, and clean French lavender before shifting into warm cinnamon spice. As it warms up on skin, creamy vanilla and earthy patchouli emerge alongside soft cedar…

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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, The Cut or El Capitán Extreme?

The Cut takes 3 of 4 categories. The Cut is rated 3.96/5 from 414 votes; El Capitán Extreme is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose The Cut for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose El Capitán Extreme for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Cut or El Capitán Extreme?

The Cut lasts longest (The Cut 71/100, El Capitán Extreme 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Cut or El Capitán Extreme?

The Cut projects furthest (The Cut 59/100, El Capitán Extreme 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Cut and El Capitán Extreme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, lavender and woody accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Lavender, Cedarwood and Mint.

Is The Cut or El Capitán Extreme better for summer or winter?

El Capitán Extreme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Cut and El Capitán Extreme?

The Cut features Clary Sage, Cypress, Lavender, Cedarwood and Basil. El Capitán Extreme has top notes of Lavender, Lemon Zest, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Cinnamon and Clary Sage, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Amber and Cedarwood.