Carmen vs Passion Fruit
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Passion Fruit takes 2 of 2 categories.
CarmenChoose it for a citrus and floral character.
Passion FruitChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Carmen0/2
Passion Fruit2/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Passion Fruit
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Passion Fruit
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CarmenMuskPassion FruitPacificaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
3.98/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 53%Had 7%Want 40%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
33%Love
44%Like
13%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
55 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPassion FruitBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
floral92%
white floral84%
sweet77%
powdery69%
warm spicy61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
powdery84%
woody77%
musky69%
tropical61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both sweet and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
BergamotMandarin OrangeGingerPineapple
Heart2 to 3 hours
RoseWater FlowersJasmine SambacPowdery Notes
Base3 to 4 hours
Orange BlossomPatchouliSunflowerMusk
Top
PassionfruitPineappleWatermelonBergamot
Heart
GingerOrange BlossomRose
Base
SandalMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ginger, Pineapple and Rose. Durations are only published for Carmen, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day–
Night100
Spring74
Summer100
Fall22
Winter7
Day100
Night23
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#61,837
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#15,765
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerPassion FruitHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCarmen by Musk is a bright floral fruity perfume that opens with a lively burst of citrus and fruit. Juicy mandarin orange and crisp bergamot lead the introduction, paired with sweet pineapple and a gentle kick of warm spicy ginger. As the initial zest settles, the fragrance reveals a fresh floral heart featuring soft…
Reviews →Pacifica Passion Fruit hits skin with a bright splash of tangy passionfruit, juicy pineapple, and crisp watermelon. Launched in 2024, this budget-friendly scent settles into soft orange blossom and warm vanilla musk. It feels tailor-made for sunny summer afternoons, gym runs, or casual office days when you want a ligh…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Carmen or Passion Fruit?
Passion Fruit takes 2 of 2 categories. Carmen is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Passion Fruit is rated 3.98/5 from 55 votes. Choose Carmen for a citrus and floral character. Choose Passion Fruit for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Do Carmen and Passion Fruit smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ginger, Pineapple and Rose.
Is Carmen or Passion Fruit better for summer or winter?
Carmen suits evening wear; Passion Fruit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Carmen and Passion Fruit?
Carmen has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Ginger and Pineapple, heart notes of Rose, Water Flowers, Jasmine Sambac and Powdery Notes, a base of Orange Blossom, Patchouli, Sunflower and Musk. Passion Fruit has top notes of Passionfruit, Pineapple, Watermelon and Bergamot, heart notes of Ginger, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Sandal, Musk and Vanilla.
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