Cape Heartache
Imaginary AuthorsEau de Parfum2013
Side by side
Cape Heartache vs. Brume
Cape Heartache peaks in fall, while Brume belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Cape Heartache | Brume | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2013 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Josh Meyer | Marie-Pierre Blanchette |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Cape Heartache
Woody
Aromatic
Conifer
Sweet
Fruity
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Brume
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Marine
Earthy
Aldehydic
Ozonic
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Douglas firFir Resin
JuniperAldehydesOzonic Notes
Heart
Pine Tree
GeraniumSeaweed
Base
VanillaWoody NotesBig StrawberryHemlock
VetiverMossAdoxal
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Cape Heartache | Brume | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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Real talk
Cape Heartache is not a safe blind buy. While strawberry-vanilla sounds gourmand, pine and hemlock are the true backbone. It's not a sweet, juicy fruit.Cape Heartache
Brume doesn't play by the usual aquatic rules. The seaweed and ozonic notes hit like a cold November coast, then the vetiver and moss dry down into something that stays close and real.Brume