Fragrance comparison

Axinite vs Carios

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 186 ratings analysed

Axinite

Adleen Haute Parfumerie

5.003 votes

Rank #42,253 FruityLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Carios

Parfums de Marly

2.93183 votes

Rank #19,519 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Axinite
Choose it for a fruity and leather character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Carios
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Axinite2/4

Carios2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AxiniteAdleen Haute Parfumerie

CariosParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

2.93/ 5 · 183 votes

Have 25%Had 5%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

23%Love

18%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

29%Hate

183 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate48

Category winners

LongevityAxinite

SillageCarios

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value10

Category winnerAxiniteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

musky61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantPink PepperBergamotTuberoseSaffron

Heart

Moroccan JasmineGeraniumBenzoinCedarwood

Base

BirchWhite MuskPatchouliAmbroxanVanillaVetiver

Top15-30 mins

SaffronMandarin OrangePink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Black PepperGeraniumRed Thyme

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbroxanTonka BeanVetiverCedarwood

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Saffron and Geranium. Durations are only published for Carios, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring70

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men53

Unisex29

Women18

Work 31%Date 29%Casual 26%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,253

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,519

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Category winnerCariosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Axinite by Adleen Haute Parfumerie is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Axinite was launched in 2024. Top notes are Black Currant, Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Tuberose and Saffron; middle notes are Moroccan Jasmine, Geranium, Benzoin and Cedarwood; base notes are Birch, White Musk, Patchouli,…

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Carios by Parfums de Marly pairs fiery spice with an unexpected fruity brightness. The saffron hits immediately. Right behind it, juicy mandarin orange cuts through the heat alongside crisp pink pepper and bergamot. The fragrance quickly pivots into an aromatic heart of geranium and herbal red thyme before setting on …

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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, Axinite or Carios?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Axinite is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Carios is rated 2.93/5 from 183 votes. Choose Axinite for a fruity and leather character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Carios for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Axinite or Carios?

Axinite lasts longest (Axinite 80/100, Carios 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Axinite or Carios?

Carios projects furthest (Carios 53/100, Axinite 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Axinite and Carios smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and musky accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Saffron and Geranium.

Is Axinite or Carios better for summer or winter?

Axinite suits day or night wear; Carios suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Axinite and Carios?

Axinite has top notes of Black Currant, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Tuberose, heart notes of Moroccan Jasmine, Geranium, Benzoin and Cedarwood, a base of Birch, White Musk, Patchouli and Ambroxan. Carios has top notes of Saffron, Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Geranium and Red Thyme, a base of Ambroxan, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Cedarwood.