Fragrance comparison

Carioca vs Laura

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,556 ratings analysed

Carioca

Granado

4.20515 votes

Rank #11,053 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Laura

Laura Biagiotti

3.713,041 votes

Rank #4,020 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Laura takes 4 of 7 categories.

Carioca
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.
Laura
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Carioca3/7

Laura4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CariocaGranado

LauraLaura Biagiotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 515 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 3,041 votes

Have 31%Had 53%Want 16%

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

27%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

2,635 votes

Category winnerCariocaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLaura

SillageLaura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value69

Category winnerLauraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

musky84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

violet61%

fruity100%

floral92%

powdery84%

aquatic77%

fresh69%

ozonic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both powdery and floral

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

Top

WatermelonPeachLitchiGreen NotesPlumBergamotBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

FreesiaCyclamenLily-of-the-ValleyVioletOrchidRoseJasmine

Base

MuskVanillaSandalwoodCedarAmberVetiver

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 season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCariocaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex71

Women15

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,053

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#4,020

PerfumerAnne Flipo

Launched—

Reviews86

Category winnerLauraHigher 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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Laura by Laura Biagiotti is a soft floral fragrance built around a lush, watery fruit accord. Launched in 1994, this feminine scent centers on notes of watermelon, peach, and freesia. It wears light and airy, making it a reliable choice for casual daily use in warm spring weather when you prefer something gentle and u…

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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, Carioca or Laura?

Laura takes 4 of 7 categories. Carioca is rated 4.20/5 from 515 votes; Laura is rated 3.71/5 from 3,041 votes. Choose Carioca for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Laura for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Carioca or Laura?

Laura lasts longest (Laura 60/100, Carioca 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carioca or Laura?

Laura projects furthest (Laura 53/100, Carioca 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carioca and Laura smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Freesia, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Carioca or Laura better for summer or winter?

For summer, Carioca is the stronger pick. For winter, Carioca is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carioca and Laura?

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. Laura has top notes of Watermelon, Peach, Litchi and Green Notes, heart notes of Freesia, Cyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.