Fragrance comparison

Burlwood vs Carthusia Uomo

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 298 ratings analysed

Burlwood

House of Matriarch

3.7617 votes

Rank #54,430 WoodyMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Carthusia Uomo

Carthusia

4.05281 votes

Rank #4,770 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carthusia Uomo takes 4 of 5 categories.

Burlwood
Choose it for a woody and mossy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Carthusia Uomo
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Burlwood1/5

Carthusia Uomo4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BurlwoodHouse of Matriarch

Carthusia UomoCarthusia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 68%

4.05/ 5 · 281 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerCarthusia UomoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

24%Like

18%Ok

6%Dislike

12%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

43%Love

35%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

281 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBurlwood

SillageCarthusia Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value54

Category winnerCarthusia UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

mossy83%

earthy65%

green48%

aldehydic30%

woody100%

citrus92%

mossy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, mossy and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green LeavesHerbal Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

BarkSolar NotesArbutus (Madrona, Bearberry tree)

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossWoody NotesAmber

Top

LemonGreen LeavesFreesiaBergamot

Heart

GeraniumCedarPatchouliJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossMuskSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves, Oakmoss and Amber. Durations are only published for Burlwood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter51

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex70

Women0

Casual 40%Work 31%Date 20%Party 9%

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,430

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,770

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerCarthusia UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Matriarch Burlwood captures the raw smell of a sunlit Pacific Northwest forest floor. It opens with crushed green leaves and bitter herbal notes that feel damp and wild. Give it two minutes. The green solvent snap softens quickly into rough tree bark and sweet arbutus sap warmed by solar notes. Real madrona t…

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Carthusia Uomo opens with a crisp burst of lemon, bergamot, and crushed green leaves before settling into a dry cedar and oakmoss base. It projects a traditional Italian barbershop aesthetic that feels clean and quiet on skin. Wear it during spring mornings in an office or casual daytime settings where subtle woody fr…

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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, Burlwood or Carthusia Uomo?

Carthusia Uomo takes 4 of 5 categories. Burlwood is rated 3.76/5 from 17 votes; Carthusia Uomo is rated 4.05/5 from 281 votes. Choose Burlwood for a woody and mossy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Carthusia Uomo for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Burlwood or Carthusia Uomo?

Burlwood lasts longest (Burlwood 73/100, Carthusia Uomo 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Burlwood or Carthusia Uomo?

Projection is very close: Carthusia Uomo 59/100, Burlwood 57/100 for sillage.

Do Burlwood and Carthusia Uomo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, mossy and earthy accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Oakmoss and Amber.

Is Burlwood or Carthusia Uomo better for summer or winter?

Burlwood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Burlwood and Carthusia Uomo?

Burlwood has top notes of Green Leaves and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Bark, Solar Notes and Arbutus (Madrona, Bearberry tree), a base of Oakmoss, Woody Notes and Amber. Carthusia Uomo has top notes of Lemon, Green Leaves, Freesia and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Cedar, Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.