Fragrance comparison

Carat vs Ananda Exclusively For Osswald

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,093 ratings analysed

2 wins

Carat

Cartier

3.842,092 votes

Rank #3,157 GreenFloral

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Ananda Exclusively For Osswald

M. Micallef

4.001 votes

Rank #71,224 FruityPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carat takes 2 of 2 categories.

Carat
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ananda Exclusively For Osswald
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Carat2/2

Ananda Exclusively For Osswald0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CaratCartier

Ananda Exclusively For OsswaldM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 2,092 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

2,092 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityCarat

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

floral91%

yellow floral83%

white floral74%

powdery65%

fruity56%

fruity100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

violet77%

floral69%

vanilla61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesPearBergamot

Heart

HyacinthTulipNarcissusLilyHoneysuckleVioletYlang-Ylang

Base

MimosaWhite Musk

Top

Black CurrantPlumLemonPear

Heart

VioletMimosaYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

VanillaWhite Musk

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 season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,157

PerfumerMathilde Laurent

Launched—

Reviews170

Overall rank#71,224

PerfumerGeoffrey Nejman, Jean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCaratHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cartier 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…

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Ananda Exclusively For Osswald by M. Micallef is a vibrant floral-fruity scent built on a foundation of black currant and plum. It features a heart of delicate violet and mimosa, grounded by creamy vanilla and white musk. Designed for women, this composition balances bright, juicy opening notes with a soft, powdery fi…

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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, Carat or Ananda Exclusively For Osswald?

Carat takes 2 of 2 categories. Carat is rated 3.84/5 from 2,092 votes; Ananda Exclusively For Osswald is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Carat for a green and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ananda Exclusively For Osswald for a fruity and powdery character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Carat or Ananda Exclusively For Osswald?

Carat lasts longest (Carat 62/100, Ananda Exclusively For Osswald 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carat and Ananda Exclusively For Osswald smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Pear, Violet, Ylang-Ylang and Mimosa.

Is Carat or Ananda Exclusively For Osswald better for summer or winter?

Ananda Exclusively For Osswald suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carat and Ananda Exclusively For Osswald?

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 Exclusively For Osswald has top notes of Black Currant, Plum, Lemon and Pear, heart notes of Violet, Mimosa, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and White Musk.