Fragrance comparison

Carios vs La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,170 ratings analysed

Carios

Parfums de Marly

2.93183 votes

Rank #19,519 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

7 wins

La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne

Yves Saint Laurent

4.44987 votes

Rank #677 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne takes 7 of 7 categories.

Carios
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in winter, evening wear.
La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Carios0/7

La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne7/7

Ratings & consensus: La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne
Community sentiment: La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne
Longevity: La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne
Sillage & projection: La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne
Value for money: La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne
Versatility: La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CariosParfums de Marly

La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen CologneYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.93/ 5 · 183 votes

Have 25%Had 5%Want 71%

4.44/ 5 · 987 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerLa Nuit de l'Homme Frozen CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

18%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

29%Hate

183 votes

59%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

987 votes

Category winnerLa Nuit de l'Homme Frozen CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate48

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityLa Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne

SillageLa Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value10

¤ Price value44

Category winnerLa Nuit de l'Homme Frozen CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

musky61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

woody70%

warm spicy60%

amber50%

Scent match69%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronMandarin OrangePink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Black PepperGeraniumRed Thyme

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbroxanTonka BeanVetiverCedarwood

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

GeraniumBlack Pepper

Base

Tonka BeanCashmere WoodVirginia CedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Geranium. Durations are only published for Carios, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Spring100

Summer86

Fall0

Winter40

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLa Nuit de l'Homme Frozen CologneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men53

Unisex29

Women18

Work 31%Date 29%Casual 26%Party 14%

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,519

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#677

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews110

Category winnerLa Nuit de l'Homme Frozen CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carios by Parfums de Marly pairs fiery spice with an unexpected fruity brightness. The saffron hits immediately. Right behind it, juicy mandarin orange cuts through the heat alongside crisp pink pepper and bergamot. The fragrance quickly pivots into an aromatic heart of geranium and herbal red thyme before setting on …

Reviews →

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne is a bright, refreshing take on one of the most famous date-night fragrances in modern perfumery. Released in 2012, this flanker takes the seductive woody-spicy backbone of the original and infuses it with an icy shock of Amalfi lemon, mandarin orange, and crisp ber…

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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, Carios or La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne?

La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne takes 7 of 7 categories. Carios is rated 2.93/5 from 183 votes; La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne is rated 4.44/5 from 987 votes. Choose Carios for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Carios or La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne?

They last about the same: La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne 67/100, Carios 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Carios or La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne?

La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne projects furthest (La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne 58/100, Carios 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carios and La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Geranium.

Is Carios or La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne better for summer or winter?

For summer, La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Carios is the stronger pick. Carios suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carios and La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne?

Carios has top notes of Saffron, Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Geranium and Red Thyme, a base of Ambroxan, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Cedarwood. La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Geranium and Black Pepper, a base of Tonka Bean, Cashmere Wood, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver.