Fragrance comparison

Atlas vs Carnelian

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

Atlas

Laboratory Perfumes

3.7551 votes

Rank #18,175 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Carnelian

Vartan Perfumes

4.3312 votes

Rank #45,883 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carnelian takes 4 of 5 categories.

Atlas
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Carnelian
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Atlas1/5

Carnelian4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AtlasLaboratory Perfumes

CarnelianVartan Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

Category winnerCarnelianRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

43%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

4%Hate

51 votes

58%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityCarnelian

SillageCarnelian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value100

Category winnerCarnelianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cinnamon88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

tobacco53%

sweet42%

warm spicy100%

amber91%

cinnamon83%

aromatic74%

floral65%

vanilla56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy and cinnamon

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonCognacRumGingerBlack PepperSea SaltOrangeRaisin

Heart

TobaccoLavender

Base

HayAmberMuskPatchouliVanillaVetiverTonka BeanCoconut

Top15-30 mins

CinnamonBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationWhite TobaccoVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Black Pepper, Amber and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Carnelian, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer21

Fall100

Winter79

Day100

Night82

Spring20

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex41

Women18

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 35%Casual 28%Party 23%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,175

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#45,883

PerfumerKristen Vartan

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAtlasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Laboratory Perfumes Atlas opens with a burst of dark rum, sweet raisin, and sharp cinnamon before settling into a dry pipe tobacco heart. Launched in 2017, this unisex eau de toilette pairs warm cognac and black pepper with earthy hay, amber, and smooth vanilla in the base. It feels rustic and comforting, making it a …

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Carnelian by Vartan Perfumes hits the skin with a vibrant rush of fiery cinnamon and cracked black pepper. The initial kick is dry and bristly, but it calms within minutes into a clove-like carnation heart wrapped in pale, leafy white tobacco. As the hours tick by, golden amber, creamy vanilla, and roasted tonka bean …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Atlas or Carnelian?

Carnelian takes 4 of 5 categories. Atlas is rated 3.75/5 from 51 votes; Carnelian is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes. Choose Atlas for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Carnelian for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Atlas or Carnelian?

Carnelian lasts longest (Carnelian 74/100, Atlas 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Atlas or Carnelian?

Carnelian projects furthest (Carnelian 66/100, Atlas 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Atlas and Carnelian smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Amber and Vanilla.

Is Atlas or Carnelian better for summer or winter?

Atlas suits daytime wear; Carnelian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Atlas and Carnelian?

Atlas has top notes of Cinnamon, Cognac, Rum and Ginger, heart notes of Tobacco and Lavender, a base of Hay, Amber, Musk and Patchouli. Carnelian has top notes of Cinnamon and Black Pepper, heart notes of Carnation, White Tobacco and Vetiver, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.