Fragrance comparison

102 vs Carnet de Bal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

2 wins

102

ScentBar

3.8817 votes

Rank #55,404 MarineAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

6%scent match

Clearly different

Carnet de Bal

Ava Luxe

4.679 votes

Rank #43,877 FruityMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

102 takes 2 of 3 categories.

102
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Carnet de Bal
Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

1022/3

Carnet de Bal1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 102
Sillage & projection: 102
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Carnet de Bal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

102ScentBar

Carnet de BalAva Luxe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 29%Had 22%Want 49%

4.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 27%Had 7%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

Longevity102

Sillage102

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

marine100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

aquatic77%

herbal69%

floral61%

fruity100%

musky92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

mossy69%

earthy61%

Scent match6%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea NotesSeaweedOzonic notes

Heart

CyclamenLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangAcácia

Base

MyrtleVirginian Cedar

Top

PeachApricotBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangChamomileCyclamenJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

MuskOakmossAmbergrisVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer100

Fall57

Winter14

Day100

Night22

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,404

PerfumerViola Pompili

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,877

PerfumerSerena Ava Franco

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCarnet de BalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

102 by ScentBar is a floral aquatic fragrance that balances sea-inspired notes with soft florals. The opening captures a briny breeze through seaweed and ozonic accords. In the heart, lily-of-the-valley and cyclamen provide a clean, airy lift that sits comfortably on the skin. It serves as an easygoing, modern choice …

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Carnet de Bal is a fruity, musky oriental from Ava Luxe built around peach, apricot, soft florals, moss, musk and vanilla. It reads sweet and powdery rather than bright and sparkling, with a plush fruit opening that settles into a warmer, earthier base. The style suits someone who likes vintage-leaning fruit, floral s…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 102 or Carnet de Bal?

102 takes 2 of 3 categories. 102 is rated 3.88/5 from 17 votes; Carnet de Bal is rated 4.67/5 from 9 votes. Choose 102 for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Carnet de Bal for a fruity and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 102 or Carnet de Bal?

102 lasts longest (102 78/100, Carnet de Bal 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 102 or Carnet de Bal?

102 projects furthest (102 63/100, Carnet de Bal 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 102 and Carnet de Bal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Cyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang.

Is 102 or Carnet de Bal better for summer or winter?

102 suits daytime wear; Carnet de Bal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 102 and Carnet de Bal?

102 has top notes of Sea Notes, Seaweed and Ozonic notes, heart notes of Cyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Acácia, a base of Myrtle and Virginian Cedar. Carnet de Bal has top notes of Peach, Apricot and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Chamomile, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Ambergris and Vanilla.