Fragrance comparison

Carioca vs Upscape

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 517 ratings analysed

Carioca

Granado

4.20515 votes

Rank #11,053 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Upscape

Johan B

2.502 votes

Rank #75,117 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Upscape takes 2 of 3 categories.

Carioca
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Upscape
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Carioca1/3

Upscape2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Upscape
Sillage & projection: Upscape
Value for money: Not scored
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

UpscapeJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 515 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityUpscape

SillageUpscape

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

musky84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

violet61%

woody100%

vanilla92%

floral84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and white 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

Top20-30 mins

AppleBergamotOrangeGrapefruitNeroliCucumberBlack CurrantPiña Colada

Heart2-3 hrs

CyclamenJasmineOrange BlossomVioletLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaPatchouliTonka BeanAmberCedarSandalwoodMossCoconut

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex71

Women15

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,053

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#75,117

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…

Reviews →

Johan B Upscape is a bright floral fruity perfume for women that blends sparkling fruit with a comforting woody base. It opens with an energizing splash of crisp apple, fresh orange, and tart grapefruit, balanced by a fun touch of piña colada and cooling cucumber. As the initial citrus effervescence settles, the heart…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Mexx Ice Touch ManMexxRUNNER-UP vs

White NoiseRoadsWINNER

1 person compared this today

CreatorARgENTUMWINNER vs

Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室RUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

NabroAZYARUNNER-UP vs

Mila Schön (Original)Mila SchönWINNER

1 person compared this today

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Carioca or Upscape?

Upscape takes 2 of 3 categories. Carioca is rated 4.20/5 from 515 votes; Upscape is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Carioca for a powdery and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Upscape for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carioca or Upscape?

Upscape lasts longest (Upscape 80/100, Carioca 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carioca or Upscape?

Upscape projects furthest (Upscape 50/100, Carioca 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carioca and Upscape smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% 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 Upscape better for summer or winter?

Upscape suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carioca and Upscape?

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. Upscape has top notes of Apple, Bergamot, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Amber.