Fragrance comparison

Carbon Sapphire vs Miaflora

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 97 ratings analysed

4 wins

Carbon Sapphire

Boadicea the Victorious

4.6187 votes

Rank #5,108 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Miaflora

Nature's

3.2010 votes

Rank #63,105 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carbon Sapphire takes 4 of 5 categories.

Carbon Sapphire
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Miaflora
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Carbon Sapphire4/5

Miaflora1/5

Ratings & consensus: Carbon Sapphire
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Carbon Sapphire
Sillage & projection: Carbon Sapphire
Value for money: Miaflora
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

MiafloraNature's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.61/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

3.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 56%Had 38%Want 6%

Category winnerCarbon SapphireRating 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

0%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage32

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityCarbon Sapphire

SillageCarbon Sapphire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMiafloraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rose92%

oud84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

earthy61%

rose100%

floral83%

woody65%

fruity48%

tropical30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both rose and woody

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

Notes

Bulgarian RoseRose de MaiLitchiCashmere Wood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Rose de Mai and Cashmere Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer38

Fall75

Winter38

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex36

Women6

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,108

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#63,105

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 →

Miaflora by Nature's centers on a delicate botanical profile, pairing bright lychee with a soft heart of Bulgarian rose and Rose de Mai. Anchored by the subtle warmth of cashmere wood, this fragrance offers a clean, understated floral experience. It is designed for those who prefer intimate, everyday scents that feel …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Carbon Sapphire or Miaflora?

Carbon Sapphire takes 4 of 5 categories. Carbon Sapphire is rated 4.61/5 from 87 votes; Miaflora is rated 3.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Carbon Sapphire for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Miaflora for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carbon Sapphire or Miaflora?

Carbon Sapphire lasts longest (Carbon Sapphire 83/100, Miaflora 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carbon Sapphire or Miaflora?

Carbon Sapphire projects furthest (Carbon Sapphire 72/100, Miaflora 32/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carbon Sapphire and Miaflora smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and woody accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Rose de Mai and Cashmere Wood.

Is Carbon Sapphire or Miaflora better for summer or winter?

Miaflora suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carbon Sapphire and Miaflora?

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. Miaflora features Bulgarian Rose, Rose de Mai, Litchi and Cashmere Wood.