Fragrance comparison

Carioca vs Desobediente

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 662 ratings analysed

Carioca

Granado

4.20515 votes

Rank #10,095 PowderyFloral

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36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Desobediente

Quem Disse Berenice

4.22147 votes

Rank #9,948 VanillaSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Desobediente takes 4 of 7 categories.

Carioca
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Desobediente
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Carioca3/7

Desobediente4/7

Ratings & consensus: Carioca
Community sentiment: Carioca
Longevity: Desobediente
Sillage & projection: Desobediente
Value for money: Carioca
Versatility: Desobediente
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Desobediente

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CariocaGranado

DesobedienteQuem Disse Berenice

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 515 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 51%Had 16%Want 33%

Category winnerCariocaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

37%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

515 votes

52%Love

29%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

147 votes

Category winnerCariocaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDesobediente

SillageDesobediente

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCariocaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

musky84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

violet61%

vanilla100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotFreesia

Heart

VioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmberTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

PearBlack PepperMandarin OrangeBergamotViolet

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseJasmineJasmine SambacPeachLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaCaramelPatchouliTonka BeanMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Freesia, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Desobediente, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring49

Summer24

Fall100

Winter96

Day43

Night100

Category winnerDesobedienteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex71

Women15

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Date 34%Party 28%Casual 23%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,095

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#9,948

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerDesobedienteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Granado 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…

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Desobediente by Quem Disse Berenice is a playful oriental vanilla perfume designed for cooler weather and evening wear. It opens with an energetic splash of juicy pear, zesty mandarin orange, and cracked black pepper that cuts straight through the sweetness. The heart reveals soft violet petals and blooming jasmine be…

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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, Carioca or Desobediente?

Desobediente takes 4 of 7 categories. Carioca is rated 4.20/5 from 515 votes; Desobediente is rated 4.22/5 from 147 votes. Choose Carioca for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Desobediente for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Carioca or Desobediente?

Desobediente lasts longest (Desobediente 68/100, Carioca 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carioca or Desobediente?

Desobediente projects furthest (Desobediente 62/100, Carioca 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carioca and Desobediente smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Freesia, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Carioca or Desobediente better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Carioca and Desobediente?

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. Desobediente has top notes of Pear, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and Peach, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.