Fragrance comparison

Carioca Heart vs Tropical Mirage

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 672 ratings analysed

3 wins

Carioca Heart

Jusbox

4.08660 votes

Rank #2,352 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Tropical Mirage

Joterc

4.4212 votes

Rank #38,465 MarineSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carioca Heart takes 3 of 5 categories.

Carioca Heart
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Tropical Mirage
Choose it for a marine and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Carioca Heart3/5

Tropical Mirage2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carioca HeartJusbox

Tropical MirageJoterc

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 660 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 48%Had 6%Want 45%

Category winnerTropical MirageRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

26%Like

16%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

660 votes

58%Love

25%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityCarioca Heart

SillageCarioca Heart

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value63

Category winnerTropical MirageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

tropical84%

woody77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

marine100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MangoPineappleLemon

Heart

RumSandalwoodPeony

Base

VanillaAmbroxanLabdanum

Top

PineappleLemonRum

Heart

Aquatic notesPink Pepper

Base

SandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Lemon, Rum and Sandalwood. 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

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring85

Summer100

Fall31

Winter8

Day100

Night55

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex27

Women69

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews115

Overall rank#38,465

PerfumerDaniel Josier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCarioca HeartHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carioca Heart by Jusbox captures the warmth of Rio with a prominent, juicy mango note that leads into a rich rum heart. Grounded in a base of warm sandalwood and sweet vanilla, it offers a dense tropical profile. This fragrance is designed for warm weather and casual summer nights when you want a rich fruity trail.

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Tropical Mirage by Joterc delivers a bright blast of tropical fruit and sea air, capturing the easygoing vibe of South Florida. Pineapple and sharp lemon dominate the first spray, settling quickly into a warm, salty breeze. It suits anyone looking for a relaxed, sun-drenched signature scent that feels clean, light, an…

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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 Heart or Tropical Mirage?

Carioca Heart takes 3 of 5 categories. Carioca Heart is rated 4.08/5 from 660 votes; Tropical Mirage is rated 4.42/5 from 12 votes. Choose Carioca Heart for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Tropical Mirage for a marine and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carioca Heart or Tropical Mirage?

Carioca Heart lasts longest (Carioca Heart 71/100, Tropical Mirage 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carioca Heart or Tropical Mirage?

Carioca Heart projects furthest (Carioca Heart 59/100, Tropical Mirage 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carioca Heart and Tropical Mirage smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Lemon, Rum and Sandalwood.

Is Carioca Heart or Tropical Mirage better for summer or winter?

Tropical Mirage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carioca Heart and Tropical Mirage?

Carioca Heart has top notes of Mango, Pineapple and Lemon, heart notes of Rum, Sandalwood and Peony, a base of Vanilla, Ambroxan and Labdanum. Tropical Mirage has top notes of Pineapple, Lemon and Rum, heart notes of Aquatic notes and Pink Pepper, a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli.