Fragrance comparison

Carbon Sapphire vs Wild Rose Oud

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 384 ratings analysed

5 wins

Carbon Sapphire

Boadicea the Victorious

4.6187 votes

Rank #5,321 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Wild Rose Oud

Mancera

3.99297 votes

Rank #8,260 RoseOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carbon Sapphire takes 5 of 7 categories.

Carbon Sapphire
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Wild Rose Oud
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Carbon Sapphire5/7

Wild Rose Oud2/7

Ratings & consensus: Carbon Sapphire
Community sentiment: Carbon Sapphire
Longevity: Carbon Sapphire
Sillage & projection: Carbon Sapphire
Value for money: Wild Rose Oud
Versatility: Wild Rose Oud
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

Wild Rose OudMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.61/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

3.99/ 5 · 297 votes

Have 42%Had 14%Want 44%

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

40%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

297 votes

Category winnerCarbon SapphireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCarbon Sapphire

SillageCarbon Sapphire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value51

Category winnerWild Rose OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rose92%

oud84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

earthy61%

rose100%

oud92%

citrus84%

musky77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both rose and oud

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

BergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkey Red RosePatchouliEgyptian Jasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)MuskAmberVanilla Pod

InformationalShared notesEgyptian Jasmine, Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Wild Rose Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring87

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night82

Category winnerWild Rose OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex36

Women6

Men1

Unisex35

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#8,260

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews29

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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Mancera Wild Rose Oud delivers an energetic spin on the classic Middle Eastern pairing. A sharp burst of Calabrian lemon and bergamot sparks the opening. It cuts right through the dense wood. Within twenty minutes, velvety Turkey red rose emerges alongside earthy Indonesian patchouli and crisp Egyptian jasmine. Agarwo…

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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 Wild Rose Oud?

Carbon Sapphire takes 5 of 7 categories. Carbon Sapphire is rated 4.61/5 from 87 votes; Wild Rose Oud is rated 3.99/5 from 297 votes. Choose Carbon Sapphire for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Wild Rose Oud for a rose and oud character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carbon Sapphire or Wild Rose Oud?

Carbon Sapphire lasts longest (Carbon Sapphire 83/100, Wild Rose Oud 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carbon Sapphire or Wild Rose Oud?

Carbon Sapphire projects furthest (Carbon Sapphire 72/100, Wild Rose Oud 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carbon Sapphire and Wild Rose Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and oud accords. Common notes include Egyptian Jasmine, Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Patchouli.

Is Carbon Sapphire or Wild Rose Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Carbon Sapphire is the stronger pick. For winter, Carbon Sapphire is the stronger pick. Wild Rose Oud suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carbon Sapphire and Wild Rose Oud?

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. Wild Rose Oud has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Turkey Red Rose, Patchouli and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Amber and Vanilla Pod.