Carat vs Ananda
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ananda takes 6 of 7 categories.
CaratChoose it for a green and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
AnandaChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Carat1/7
Ananda6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ananda
- Community sentiment
- Ananda
- Longevity
- Ananda
- Sillage & projection
- Ananda
- Value for money
- Carat
- Versatility
- Ananda
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ananda
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CaratCartierAnandaM. MicallefWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 2,092 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
3.88/ 5 · 2,181 votes
Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%
Category winnerAnandaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
42%Like
11%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate
2,092 votes
28%Love
49%Like
9%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
1,746 votes
Category winnerAnandaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAnanda
SillageAnanda
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCaratBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
floral91%
yellow floral83%
white floral74%
powdery65%
fruity56%
fruity100%
sweet92%
yellow floral84%
powdery77%
floral69%
musky61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both yellow floral, floral and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green NotesPearBergamot
Heart
HyacinthTulipNarcissusLilyHoneysuckleVioletYlang-Ylang
Base
MimosaWhite Musk
Top
PearPlumBlack CurrantLemon
Heart
MimosaVioletJasmineYlang-YlangRose
Base
White MuskVanille
InformationalShared notesPear, Violet, Ylang-Ylang and Mimosa. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer61
Fall0
Winter18
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer66
Fall0
Winter18
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAnandaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,143
PerfumerMathilde Laurent
Launched—
Reviews170
Overall rank#2,855
PerfumerJean-Claude Astier
Launched—
Reviews132
Category winnerAnandaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCartier Carat opens with a sharp burst of crushed green leaves, crisp pear, and sour bergamot that feels like stepping into a cold florist shop on an April morning. Mathilde Laurent built this fragrance around seven distinct floral notes: hyacinth, tulip, narcissus, lily, honeysuckle, violet, and ylang-ylang. As the i…
Reviews →Ananda by M. Micallef is a bright, airy floral fragrance that balances fruitiness with a soft, powdery finish. It centers on a realistic pear opening that leads into a warm, sunny heart of mimosa. This elegant composition is versatile for spring days, offering a clean, polished aura that works beautifully for professi…
Reviews →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, Carat or Ananda?
Ananda takes 6 of 7 categories. Carat is rated 3.84/5 from 2,092 votes; Ananda is rated 3.88/5 from 2,181 votes. Choose Carat for a green and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Ananda for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Carat or Ananda?
Ananda lasts longest (Ananda 67/100, Carat 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Carat or Ananda?
Projection is very close: Ananda 60/100, Carat 58/100 for sillage.
Do Carat and Ananda smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Pear, Violet, Ylang-Ylang and Mimosa.
Is Carat or Ananda better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ananda is the stronger pick. For winter, Carat is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Carat and Ananda?
Carat has top notes of Green Notes, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Hyacinth, Tulip, Narcissus and Lily, a base of Mimosa and White Musk. Ananda has top notes of Pear, Plum, Black Currant and Lemon, heart notes of Mimosa, Violet, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of White Musk and Vanille.
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