Fragrance comparison

Carioca vs Nike Woman

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 530 ratings analysed

Carioca

Granado

4.20515 votes

Rank #11,053 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Nike Woman

Nike

3.5315 votes

Rank #63,948 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nike Woman takes 3 of 5 categories.

Carioca
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Nike Woman
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Carioca2/5

Nike Woman3/5

Ratings & consensus: Carioca
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nike Woman
Sillage & projection: Nike Woman
Value for money: Nike Woman
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

CariocaGranado

Nike WomanNike

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 515 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.53/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 13%Had 37%Want 50%

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

33%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityNike Woman

SillageNike Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNike WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

musky84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

violet61%

floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

coconut69%

green61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, 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

Top

BergamotTeaPeachPineappleMelonBlack CurrantFig

Heart

FreesiaCoconutIrisRoseVioletJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

ChocolateMuskVanillaVetiverAmberPatchouliOakmossSandalwood

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–

Spring86

Summer100

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex71

Women15

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,053

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#63,948

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCariocaHigher 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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Nike Woman is a fruity floral gourmand launched in 2000 that leans into a playful, sweet profile. It features a bright opening of pineapple, melon, and fig, which settles into a heart of ylang-ylang and coconut. The dry-down relies on chocolate and vanilla, creating a light, sugary scent suitable for casual spring or …

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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 Nike Woman?

Nike Woman takes 3 of 5 categories. Carioca is rated 4.20/5 from 515 votes; Nike Woman is rated 3.53/5 from 15 votes. Choose Carioca for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Nike Woman for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carioca or Nike Woman?

Nike Woman lasts longest (Nike Woman 64/100, Carioca 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carioca or Nike Woman?

Nike Woman projects furthest (Nike Woman 61/100, Carioca 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carioca and Nike Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% 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 Nike Woman better for summer or winter?

Nike Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carioca and Nike Woman?

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. Nike Woman has top notes of Bergamot, Tea, Peach and Pineapple, heart notes of Freesia, Coconut, Iris and Rose, a base of Chocolate, Musk, Vanilla and Vetiver.