Fragrance comparison

Carios vs Mabda

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 225 ratings analysed

Carios

Parfums de Marly

2.93183 votes

Rank #19,519 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Mabda

AZYA

4.2642 votes

Rank #8,953 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mabda takes 5 of 5 categories.

Carios
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mabda
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Carios0/5

Mabda5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CariosParfums de Marly

MabdaAZYA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.93/ 5 · 183 votes

Have 25%Had 5%Want 71%

4.26/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%

Category winnerMabdaRating 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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate48

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMabda

SillageMabda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value10

¤ Price value62

Category winnerMabdaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

musky61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and amber

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

Pink PepperRaspberryBergamot

Heart

Black PepperYlang YlangClary SageGeraniumAmberRose

Base

FrankincenseTonka BeanBlack MuskCedarwoodVanillaBenzoinVetiver

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men53

Unisex29

Women18

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

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,519

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#8,953

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerMabdaHigher 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 …

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Mabda by AZYA is a bold aromatic fragrance that balances tart raspberry with sharp pink pepper and deep resins. It feels substantial and grounding, making it a reliable choice for cooler days when you want a scent that persists. Its woody and musky foundation ensures a lingering presence that works well for both offic…

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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 Mabda?

Mabda takes 5 of 5 categories. Carios is rated 2.93/5 from 183 votes; Mabda is rated 4.26/5 from 42 votes. Choose Carios for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mabda for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Carios or Mabda?

Mabda lasts longest (Mabda 84/100, Carios 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carios or Mabda?

Mabda projects furthest (Mabda 76/100, Carios 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carios and Mabda smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Geranium.

Is Carios or Mabda better for summer or winter?

Carios suits evening wear; Mabda suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carios and Mabda?

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. Mabda has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Frankincense, Tonka Bean, Black Musk and Cedarwood.