Fragrance comparison

Cardamomo & Gengibre vs Carrera Emotion

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 431 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cardamomo & Gengibre

Granado

4.27397 votes

Rank #8,038 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

Carrera Emotion

Carrera

3.8534 votes

Rank #26,014 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cardamomo & Gengibre takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cardamomo & Gengibre
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.
Carrera Emotion
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Cardamomo & Gengibre4/7

Carrera Emotion3/7

Ratings & consensus: Cardamomo & Gengibre
Community sentiment: Cardamomo & Gengibre
Longevity: Carrera Emotion
Sillage & projection: Carrera Emotion
Value for money: Cardamomo & Gengibre
Versatility: Carrera Emotion
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cardamomo & Gengibre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cardamomo & GengibreGranado

Carrera EmotionCarrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 397 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 37%Had 35%Want 28%

Category winnerCardamomo & GengibreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

34%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

397 votes

21%Love

62%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerCardamomo & GengibreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCarrera Emotion

SillageCarrera Emotion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value72

Category winnerCardamomo & GengibreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus88%

warm spicy77%

aromatic65%

fresh53%

woody42%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

fruity74%

woody65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match70%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

GingerCardamom

Base

CedarAmberPatchouli

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitPlumBasilBergamot

Heart

PetitgrainLavenderCardamom

Base

PatchouliMuskCedarAmberVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer100

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Spring81

Summer100

Fall63

Winter63

Day100

Night93

Category winnerCarrera EmotionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex77

Women8

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,038

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#26,014

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCardamomo & GengibreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Granado Cardamomo & Gengibre opens with a sharp spray of cold bergamot, zesty grapefruit, and freshly sliced raw ginger. The initial blast delivers an immediate cooling sensation, cutting through humid morning heat with a crisp citrus kick that instantly wakes up the senses. As the sharp citrus sparkle settles down, …

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Carrera Emotion by Carrera opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange, bergamot, and bitter grapefruit, spiked by green basil and dark plum sweetness. As the top notes settle, petitgrain and lavender bring an aromatic, clean barbershop edge enriched by cardamom spice. The dry down pivots to warm cedarwood, patchouli,…

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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, Cardamomo & Gengibre or Carrera Emotion?

Cardamomo & Gengibre takes 4 of 7 categories. Cardamomo & Gengibre is rated 4.27/5 from 397 votes; Carrera Emotion is rated 3.85/5 from 34 votes. Choose Cardamomo & Gengibre for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer. Choose Carrera Emotion for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Cardamomo & Gengibre or Carrera Emotion?

Carrera Emotion lasts longest (Carrera Emotion 69/100, Cardamomo & Gengibre 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cardamomo & Gengibre or Carrera Emotion?

Carrera Emotion projects furthest (Carrera Emotion 58/100, Cardamomo & Gengibre 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cardamomo & Gengibre and Carrera Emotion smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Cardamom.

Is Cardamomo & Gengibre or Carrera Emotion better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cardamomo & Gengibre is the stronger pick. For winter, Carrera Emotion is the stronger pick. Carrera Emotion suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cardamomo & Gengibre and Carrera Emotion?

Cardamomo & Gengibre has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Ginger and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Amber and Patchouli. Carrera Emotion has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Plum and Basil, heart notes of Petitgrain, Lavender and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Cedar and Amber.