Fragrance comparison

Carlisle vs Faith

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 5,578 ratings analysed

4 wins

Carlisle

Parfums de Marly

4.375,530 votes

Rank #693 VanillaPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Faith

Boadicea the Victorious

4.1548 votes

Rank #8,301 Warm SpicyOzonic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carlisle takes 4 of 7 categories.

Carlisle
Choose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Faith
Choose it for a warm spicy and ozonic character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring.

Carlisle4/7

Faith2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CarlisleParfums de Marly

FaithBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 5,530 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 43%Had 4%Want 52%

Category winnerCarlisleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

20%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

5,530 votes

63%Love

17%Like

4%Ok

6%Dislike

10%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerCarlisleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityFaith

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value27

Category winnerCarlisleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

warm spicy100%

ozonic92%

fresh spicy84%

aquatic77%

woody69%

herbal61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

NutmegGreen AppleSaffron

Heart3-4 hrs

Tonka BeanRoseOsmanthusDavana

Base8-12+ hrs

PatchouliVanillaOpoponax

Top

SaffronNutmegMandarin OrangeDavana

Heart

Violet LeafImmortelleRose

Base

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberSandalwoodMuskVanillaOakmoss

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Saffron, Rose and Davana. Durations are only published for Carlisle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer9

Fall0

Winter100

Day27

Night100

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter85

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFaithMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

Date 40%Party 34%Work 14%Casual 12%

Men57

Unisex40

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#693

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#8,301

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerCarlisleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Carlisle is a rich oriental fragrance centered on crisp green apple, earthy patchouli, and dark bourbon vanilla. The first spray releases a brisk burst of nutmeg and tart fruit before settling into a warm, resinous heart of tonka bean and sweet opoponax. It smells dense, smoky, and undeniably upscale.…

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Faith by Boadicea the Victorious strikes skin with an intense contrast of warm spices and salty marine air. The opening combines sharp saffron, dusty nutmeg, and bittersweet davana with a sudden ozonic surge. As the top notes settle, sweet immortelle and earthy violet leaf introduce a subtle floral center. Deep in the…

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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, Carlisle or Faith?

Carlisle takes 4 of 7 categories. Carlisle is rated 4.37/5 from 5,530 votes; Faith is rated 4.15/5 from 48 votes. Choose Carlisle for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Faith for a warm spicy and ozonic character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Carlisle or Faith?

Faith lasts longest (Faith 85/100, Carlisle 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carlisle or Faith?

Projection is very close: Carlisle 73/100, Faith 73/100 for sillage.

Do Carlisle and Faith smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Saffron, Rose and Davana.

Is Carlisle or Faith better for summer or winter?

For summer, Faith is the stronger pick. For winter, Carlisle is the stronger pick. Carlisle suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carlisle and Faith?

Carlisle has top notes of Nutmeg, Green Apple and Saffron, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Rose, Osmanthus and Davana, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Opoponax. Faith has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg, Mandarin Orange and Davana, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Immortelle and Rose, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk.