Fragrance comparison

Carbon Sapphire vs Lu

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 96 ratings analysed

3 wins

Carbon Sapphire

Boadicea the Victorious

4.6187 votes

Rank #5,321 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Gritti

3.679 votes

Rank #58,954 RoseMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carbon Sapphire takes 3 of 4 categories.

Carbon Sapphire
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Lu
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Carbon Sapphire3/4

Lu1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carbon SapphireBoadicea the Victorious

LuGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.61/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

72%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

1%Hate

87 votes

22%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityCarbon Sapphire

SillageCarbon Sapphire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rose92%

oud84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

earthy61%

rose100%

musky92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

animalic61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both rose and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bulgarian RoseGeraniumPalisander RosewoodEgyptian Jasmine

Heart

Rose de MaiSaffron

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Crystal AmberCypriol Oil or NagarmothaMuskSandalwoodGuaiac WoodCashmere WoodPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

Bulgarian Rose

Heart3 to 5 hours

GeraniumJasmineCedarPalisander Rosewood

Base6 to 8 hours

MuskAmbergris

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Geranium, Palisander Rosewood and Egyptian Jasmine. Durations are only published for Lu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex36

Women6

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#58,954

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCarbon SapphireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carbon Sapphire opens with a sharp burst of Bulgarian rose and herbal geranium before settling into a dense heart of Rose de Mai and bittersweet saffron. As the fragrance warms on skin, smoky Oud Assafi combines with earthy cypriol oil, dark guaiac wood, and dry amber to create a heavy resinous aura. The texture feels…

Reviews →

Lu by Gritti is a floral woody musk perfume built around a classic pairing of Bulgarian rose, woods, and animalic warmth. The scent begins with a prominent bloom of red rose petals, which quickly takes on an aromatic, herbal sharpness from geranium. In the mid development, jasmine softens the core while cedar and pali…

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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, Carbon Sapphire or Lu?

Carbon Sapphire takes 3 of 4 categories. Carbon Sapphire is rated 4.61/5 from 87 votes; Lu is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes. Choose Carbon Sapphire for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Lu for a rose and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Carbon Sapphire or Lu?

Carbon Sapphire lasts longest (Carbon Sapphire 83/100, Lu 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carbon Sapphire or Lu?

Carbon Sapphire projects furthest (Carbon Sapphire 72/100, Lu 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carbon Sapphire and Lu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and amber accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Geranium, Palisander Rosewood and Egyptian Jasmine.

Is Carbon Sapphire or Lu better for summer or winter?

Lu suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carbon Sapphire and Lu?

Carbon Sapphire has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Geranium, Palisander Rosewood and Egyptian Jasmine, heart notes of Rose de Mai and Saffron, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Crystal Amber, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Musk. Lu has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Cedar and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Musk and Ambergris.