Fragrance comparison

Addiction vs Carnaval

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 160 ratings analysed

3 wins

Addiction

Johan B

3.7914 votes

Rank #61,065 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Carnaval

Phebo

4.14146 votes

Rank #26,475 White FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Addiction takes 3 of 5 categories.

Addiction
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Carnaval
Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Addiction3/5

Carnaval2/5

Ratings & consensus: Carnaval
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Addiction
Sillage & projection: Addiction
Value for money: Addiction
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Carnaval

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AddictionJohan B

CarnavalPhebo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 23%Had 11%Want 66%

4.14/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerCarnavalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

7%Love

79%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

45%Love

37%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

146 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAddiction

SillageAddiction

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value49

Category winnerAddictionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

white floral100%

fresh spicy92%

fresh84%

green77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NectarineAppleMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaGardeniaFreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base5-7+ hrs

VanillaMuskSandalwoodPatchouliAmber

Top

BergamotAppleBlack Pepper

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyGardeniaRose

Base

MuskSandalowoodAmber

InformationalShared notesApple, Bergamot, Gardenia and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Addiction, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,065

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,475

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerCarnavalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Addiction by Johan B opens with a bright splash of juicy nectarine, crisp green apple, and tangy mandarin orange. The scent quickly settles into a clean, creamy heart of gardenia, magnolia, and fresh jasmine petals. Warm base notes of soft vanilla, clean musk, and light sandalwood keep the fragrance grounded for hours…

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Carnaval by Phebo opens with a burst of crisp apple and tart bergamot before settling into clean gardenia and lily-of-the-valley. As the initial citrus fizzes away, a subtle base of white musk and sandalwood clings gently to warm skin. It shines best on humid spring mornings and casual outdoor afternoon outings.

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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, Addiction or Carnaval?

Addiction takes 3 of 5 categories. Addiction is rated 3.79/5 from 14 votes; Carnaval is rated 4.14/5 from 146 votes. Choose Addiction for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Carnaval for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Addiction or Carnaval?

Addiction lasts longest (Addiction 64/100, Carnaval 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Addiction or Carnaval?

Addiction projects furthest (Addiction 57/100, Carnaval 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Addiction and Carnaval smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Apple, Bergamot, Gardenia and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Addiction or Carnaval better for summer or winter?

Addiction suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Addiction and Carnaval?

Addiction has top notes of Nectarine, Apple, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Magnolia, Gardenia, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Carnaval has top notes of Bergamot, Apple and Black Pepper, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Gardenia and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalowood and Amber.