The Cape
Abbott New York CityEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
The Cape vs. Bon Monsieur
Is The Cape better than Bon Monsieur?
Bon Monsieur rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
OakmossPatchouliSandalwood
fresh spicycitrusfreshwoodywarm spicyearthymossyaromatic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between The Cape and Bon Monsieur?
| The Cape | Bon Monsieur | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2020 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Antoine Lie | Manuel Cross |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do The Cape and Bon Monsieur smell?
The Cape
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Fresh
Woody
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Mossy
Green
Bon Monsieur
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Lavender
Mossy
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Cape and Bon Monsieur share?
Top
CitrusesMint
BergamotLavenderBalsam Fir
Heart
GingerSpicy Notes
Rose GeraniumCarnationCedarLily of the ValleyPatchouli
Base
OakmossPatchouliSandalwood
OakmossSandalwoodMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
SandalwoodCedar
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Where they fit
When and where do The Cape and Bon Monsieur work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, The Cape or Bon Monsieur?
| The Cape | Bon Monsieur | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about The Cape and Bon Monsieur?
For people who want mint that isn't chewing gum and ginger that isn't in a candle. Abbott went to Cape Cod in winter, and what they brought back smells like cold water hitting warm skin.The Cape
This is a fougère that doesn't apologize for what it is. The oakmoss brings genuine earthiness, and the structure holds together from opening to dry down.Bon Monsieur
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