Carioca vs Chá de Frutas
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
CariocaChoose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Chá de FrutasChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Carioca2/4
Chá de Frutas2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Chá de Frutas
- Sillage & projection
- Carioca
- Value for money
- Chá de Frutas
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Carioca
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CariocaGranadoChá de FrutasNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 515 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
4.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 13%Had 44%Want 44%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
37%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
515 votes
40%Love
60%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityChá de Frutas
SillageCarioca
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerChá de FrutasBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
floral92%
musky84%
white floral77%
citrus69%
violet61%
floral100%
citrus92%
woody84%
green77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotFreesia
Heart
VioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
MuskSandalwoodAmberTonka Bean
Top
BergamotYuzuGreen NotesGrapefruitWater Fruit
Heart
FreesiaTeaLily-of-the-ValleyWater FlowersViolet
Base
CedarMuskSandalwoodAmberVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Freesia, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter15
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,053
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#53,169
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCariocaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGranado Carioca opens with a bright burst of bergamot and fresh freesia before softening into a clean floral heart of violet, lily-of-the-valley, and jasmine. As it settles, fluffy musk and warm sandalwood create a comfortable, vintage soap scent. It works best on warm summer mornings when you want an easy post-shower…
Reviews →Chá de Frutas opens as a bright citrus tea floral with green freshness, then settles into a soft woody musky base. The yuzu, bergamot and grapefruit give it a breezy start, while freesia, violet and water flowers keep it light and clean. It usually reads feminine, easy to wear and best suited to warm days, especially …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Carioca or Chá de Frutas?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Carioca is rated 4.20/5 from 515 votes; Chá de Frutas is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Carioca for a powdery and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Chá de Frutas for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Carioca or Chá de Frutas?
They last about the same: Chá de Frutas 53/100, Carioca 51/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Carioca or Chá de Frutas?
Carioca projects furthest (Carioca 43/100, Chá de Frutas 33/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Carioca and Chá de Frutas smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Freesia, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Carioca or Chá de Frutas better for summer or winter?
Chá de Frutas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Carioca and Chá de Frutas?
Carioca has top notes of Bergamot and Freesia, heart notes of Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Tonka Bean. Chá de Frutas has top notes of Bergamot, Yuzu, Green Notes and Grapefruit, heart notes of Freesia, Tea, Lily-of-the-Valley and Water Flowers, a base of Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.
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