Fragrance comparison

Carbon Sapphire vs Suma Oriental

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 872 ratings analysed

4 wins

Carbon Sapphire

Boadicea the Victorious

4.6187 votes

Rank #5,133 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Suma Oriental

Une Nuit Nomade

4.10785 votes

Rank #3,900 WoodyWarm Spicy

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.
Suma Oriental
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Carbon Sapphire4/7

Suma Oriental3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carbon SapphireBoadicea the Victorious

Suma OrientalUne Nuit Nomade

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.61/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

4.10/ 5 · 785 votes

Have 72%Had 28%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

35%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

785 votes

Category winnerCarbon SapphireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCarbon Sapphire

SillageCarbon Sapphire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value51

Category winnerSuma OrientalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rose92%

oud84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

earthy61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

patchouli84%

cacao77%

rum69%

earthy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and earthy

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

Top15-30 mins

Cacao PodRumCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Heart2-4 hrs

Patchouli

Base6-10 hrs

Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodSandalwoodCashmere WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Musk, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Suma Oriental, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring20

Summer10

Fall100

Winter95

Day53

Night100

Category winnerSuma OrientalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex36

Women6

Men26

Unisex61

Women14

Date 38%Casual 23%Party 21%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,133

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#3,900

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews74

Category winnerSuma OrientalHigher 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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Suma Oriental by Une Nuit Nomade delivers a lush, dark gourmand profile without drowning in sugar. The first spray releases dark cacao pod, boozy dark rum, and earthy nagarmotha. It feels dense immediately. Soon, a rich heart of Indonesian patchouli takes over the scent bubble, backed by creamy sandalwood and warm ton…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Carbon Sapphire or Suma Oriental?

Carbon Sapphire takes 4 of 7 categories. Carbon Sapphire is rated 4.61/5 from 87 votes; Suma Oriental is rated 4.10/5 from 785 votes. Choose Carbon Sapphire for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Suma Oriental for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Carbon Sapphire or Suma Oriental?

Carbon Sapphire lasts longest (Carbon Sapphire 83/100, Suma Oriental 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carbon Sapphire or Suma Oriental?

Carbon Sapphire projects furthest (Carbon Sapphire 72/100, Suma Oriental 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carbon Sapphire and Suma Oriental smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and earthy accords. Common notes include Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Musk, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood.

Is Carbon Sapphire or Suma Oriental better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Carbon Sapphire and Suma Oriental?

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. Suma Oriental has top notes of Cacao Pod, Rum and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Cashmere Wood.