Fragrance comparison

Carbon Sapphire vs Soprano

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 243 ratings analysed

4 wins

Carbon Sapphire

Boadicea the Victorious

4.6187 votes

Rank #5,528 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Soprano

Sospiro Perfumes

4.05156 votes

Rank #6,089 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carbon Sapphire takes 4 of 7 categories.

Carbon Sapphire
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Soprano
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Carbon Sapphire4/7

Soprano3/7

Ratings & consensus: Carbon Sapphire
Community sentiment: Carbon Sapphire
Longevity: Carbon Sapphire
Sillage & projection: Soprano
Value for money: Soprano
Versatility: Soprano
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

SopranoSospiro Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.61/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

4.05/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

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

43%Love

34%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

156 votes

Category winnerCarbon SapphireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCarbon Sapphire

SillageSoprano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value39

Category winnerSopranoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rose92%

oud84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

earthy61%

fruity100%

floral92%

rose84%

lactonic77%

leather69%

sweet61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both rose

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

Top20-40 mins

FruitsLitchiFreesiaCalabrian bergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

Bulgarian RoseMilkOsmanthusEgyptian Jasmine

Base8-14+ hrs

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Patchouli

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Egyptian Jasmine, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Soprano, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring57

Summer44

Fall0

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerSopranoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex36

Women6

Men9

Unisex33

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,528

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#6,089

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

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…

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Sospiro Soprano opens with an intense splash of sweet fruits, tangy litchi, and crisp Calabrian bergamot that immediately grabs your attention. As the bright fruitiness settles, a velvety Bulgarian rose and creamy warm milk accord take over the center, giving the perfume a rich, dessert-like texture. Deep underneath, …

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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 Soprano?

Carbon Sapphire takes 4 of 7 categories. Carbon Sapphire is rated 4.61/5 from 87 votes; Soprano is rated 4.05/5 from 156 votes. Choose Carbon Sapphire for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Soprano for a fruity and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Carbon Sapphire or Soprano?

They last about the same: Carbon Sapphire 83/100, Soprano 81/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Carbon Sapphire or Soprano?

Soprano projects furthest (Soprano 81/100, Carbon Sapphire 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carbon Sapphire and Soprano smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Egyptian Jasmine, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.

Is Carbon Sapphire or Soprano better for summer or winter?

For summer, Soprano is the stronger pick. For winter, Carbon Sapphire is the stronger pick. Soprano suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carbon Sapphire and Soprano?

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. Soprano has top notes of Fruits, Litchi, Freesia and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Milk, Osmanthus and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.