Carioca vs Individuelle
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Individuelle takes 4 of 7 categories.
CariocaChoose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
IndividuelleChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Carioca3/7
Individuelle4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Carioca
- Community sentiment
- Individuelle
- Longevity
- Individuelle
- Sillage & projection
- Individuelle
- Value for money
- Carioca
- Versatility
- Individuelle
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Carioca
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CariocaGranadoIndividuelleCharles JourdanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 515 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
4.04/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 27%Had 41%Want 32%
Category winnerCariocaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
37%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
515 votes
27%Love
62%Like
0%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate
55 votes
Category winnerIndividuelleMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIndividuelle
SillageIndividuelle
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCariocaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
floral92%
musky84%
white floral77%
citrus69%
violet61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
powdery84%
floral77%
citrus69%
white floral61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both powdery, floral and white floral
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
Top15-30 mins
PineappleMelonBergamotGreen NotesGrapefruitPlum
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyOrchidOrris RootViolet
Base6-8 hrs
PeachMuskSandalwoodAmberVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Freesia, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Individuelle, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter15
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer63
Fall68
Winter37
Day100
Night19
Category winnerIndividuelleMost 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#37,132
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 →Charles Jourdan Individuelle opens with an immediate flash of cold melon, tart pineapple, and zesty bergamot. The alcohol bite clears in two minutes, revealing an airy green note that feels like dewy garden grass. Within thirty minutes, clean lily-of-the-valley and sweet freesia take over the center of the scent bubbl…
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 Individuelle?
Individuelle takes 4 of 7 categories. Carioca is rated 4.20/5 from 515 votes; Individuelle is rated 4.04/5 from 55 votes. Choose Carioca for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Individuelle for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Carioca or Individuelle?
Individuelle lasts longest (Individuelle 58/100, Carioca 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Carioca or Individuelle?
Individuelle projects furthest (Individuelle 60/100, Carioca 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Carioca and Individuelle smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Freesia, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Carioca or Individuelle better for summer or winter?
For summer, Individuelle is the stronger pick. For winter, Individuelle is the stronger pick. Individuelle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Carioca and Individuelle?
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. Individuelle has top notes of Pineapple, Melon, Bergamot and Green Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orchid, a base of Peach, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.
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