Fragrance comparison

C vs Fracas

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4,743 ratings analysed

Karen Walker

4.0714 votes

Rank #23,579 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Fracas

Robert Piguet

3.954,729 votes

Rank #587 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fracas takes 4 of 5 categories.

C
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fracas
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

C1/5

Fracas4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CKaren Walker

FracasRobert Piguet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 19%Had 26%Want 55%

3.95/ 5 · 4,729 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerFracasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

45%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

4,320 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityFracas

SillageFracas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

floral83%

musky74%

woody65%

powdery56%

white floral100%

tuberose88%

green77%

floral65%

animalic53%

fruity42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MagnoliaGardeniaBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine SambacLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmberCashmere Wood

Top

PeachOrange BlossomHiacynthGreen LeavesMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationWhite Iris

Base

MuskAmberSandalwoodOakmossVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Tuberose. 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

Summer17

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night83

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,579

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#587

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews313

Category winnerFracasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Karen Walker C presents a creamy white floral blend built on a base of warm sandalwood and cashmere wood. The fragrance opens with bright mandarin and bergamot before settling into a rich heart of gardenia and tuberose. It offers a cozy, sweet aura that suits casual day wear during autumn and spring.

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Fracas by Robert Piguet is an uncompromising floral powerhouse defined by its iconic, creamy tuberose. Launched in 1948, it remains a gold standard for those seeking a bold, unapologetic scent. This perfume features a complex heart of jasmine, gardenia, and narcissus, resting on a sturdy base of sandalwood and oakmoss…

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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, C or Fracas?

Fracas takes 4 of 5 categories. C is rated 4.07/5 from 14 votes; Fracas is rated 3.95/5 from 4,729 votes. Choose C for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fracas for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, C or Fracas?

Fracas lasts longest (Fracas 79/100, C 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, C or Fracas?

Fracas projects furthest (Fracas 73/100, C 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do C and Fracas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Tuberose.

Is C or Fracas better for summer or winter?

C suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in C and Fracas?

C has top notes of Magnolia, Gardenia, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Cashmere Wood. Fracas has top notes of Peach, Orange Blossom, Hiacynth and Green Leaves, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.