Parfum Captive #3
Votes lean masculine
38 ratings
From your scent profile
J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Parfum Captive #3 is a fresh, spicy unisex scent where red pepper, Sichuan pepper, black pepper and long pepper meet grapefruit.
Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.
How does it perform?
From 36 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Blind buy risk
89% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Green
- Fruity
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
Fresh
Citrus
Green
Fruity
Synthetic
Spicy
WoodyWhat does Parfum Captive #3 smell like?
The four peppers form the backbone of the scent, while grapefruit softens that sharpness with a citrus brightness and Lorenox™ adds a woody, slightly synthetic base. Green and fruity touches stay in the background behind the spice.
Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it also gets worn in autumn. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It tilts a little masculine, though a fair share of voters find it feminine.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 34%Spring
- 28%Summer
- 26%Autumn
- 11%Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter- Casual23%
- Daytime20%
- Office18%
- Nighttime17%
- Evening15%
- Sport7%
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Last updated: October 26, 2026