Fragrance comparison

B. U. Absolute Me vs Carried Away

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 530 ratings analysed

4 wins

B. U. Absolute Me

Sarantis

3.9467 votes

Rank #29,085 CaramelFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Carried Away

Bath & Body Works · 2023

3.90463 votes

Rank #31,423 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

B. U. Absolute Me takes 4 of 7 categories.

B. U. Absolute Me
Choose it for a caramel and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Carried Away
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

B. U. Absolute Me4/7

Carried Away3/7

Ratings & consensus: Carried Away
Community sentiment: B. U. Absolute Me
Longevity: Carried Away
Sillage & projection: B. U. Absolute Me
Value for money: B. U. Absolute Me
Versatility: Carried Away
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: B. U. Absolute Me

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

B. U. Absolute MeSarantis

Carried AwayBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 42%Had 35%Want 23%

3.90/ 5 · 463 votes

Have 48%Had 33%Want 20%

Category winnerCarried AwayRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

49%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

27%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

463 votes

Category winnerB. U. Absolute MeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCarried Away

SillageB. U. Absolute Me

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value73

Category winnerB. U. Absolute MeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

caramel100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

musky69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

citrus90%

sweet80%

floral70%

powdery60%

white floral50%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearAppleMandarin Orange

Heart

SandalwoodVioletFreesia

Base

CaramelMuskAmbergris

Top

RaspberryPearAmalfi LemonBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

FreesiaJasmineTuberoseViolet

Base

VanilleSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesPear, Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer64

Fall0

Winter18

Day100

Night29

Category winnerCarried AwayMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,085

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#31,423

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2023

Reviews0

Category winnerB. U. Absolute MeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

B. U. Absolute Me is a fruity gourmand with a bright pear, apple and mandarin opening that settles into soft violet, freesia and creamy sandalwood. The caramel and musk base gives it a sweet, powdery finish. It reads youthful, easy and budget-friendly, especially if you like soft sweet scents for daytime. Based on the…

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Carried Away by Bath and Body Works is a fruity, floral scent designed for daily wear. Centered on a sweet pear and raspberry pairing, it settles into a clean, aquatic profile that feels bright for warm days. This release provides a refreshing option for those who enjoy accessible, sweet-leaning fragrances in spring o…

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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, B. U. Absolute Me or Carried Away?

B. U. Absolute Me takes 4 of 7 categories. B. U. Absolute Me is rated 3.94/5 from 67 votes; Carried Away is rated 3.90/5 from 463 votes. Choose B. U. Absolute Me for a caramel and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Carried Away for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, B. U. Absolute Me or Carried Away?

They last about the same: Carried Away 54/100, B. U. Absolute Me 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, B. U. Absolute Me or Carried Away?

B. U. Absolute Me projects furthest (B. U. Absolute Me 54/100, Carried Away 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do B. U. Absolute Me and Carried Away smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Pear, Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood and Violet.

Is B. U. Absolute Me or Carried Away better for summer or winter?

For summer, Carried Away is the stronger pick. For winter, B. U. Absolute Me is the stronger pick. Carried Away suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in B. U. Absolute Me and Carried Away?

B. U. Absolute Me has top notes of Pear, Apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sandalwood, Violet and Freesia, a base of Caramel, Musk and Ambergris. Carried Away has top notes of Raspberry, Pear, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine, Tuberose and Violet, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood and Musk.