Fragrance comparison

Carmen vs M’Lady in Havana

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

3 wins

Carmen

Nimere Parfums

3.8138 votes

Rank #11,936 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

M’Lady in Havana

The Dua Brand

4.002 votes

Rank #51,737 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carmen takes 3 of 4 categories.

Carmen
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
M’Lady in Havana
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Carmen3/4

M’Lady in Havana1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Carmen
Sillage & projection: Carmen
Value for money: M’Lady in Havana
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Carmen

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CarmenNimere Parfums

M’Lady in HavanaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 20%Had 17%Want 63%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 7%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCarmen

SillageCarmen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value75

Category winnerM’Lady in HavanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

sweet77%

smoky69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

cacao84%

amber77%

violet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomSpicy NotesBergamot

Heart

PearYlang-YlangJasmineRose

Base

Tolu BalsamBirchCastoreumOakmossMyrrhTobaccoBenzoinLabdanum

Notes

CacaoToffeeBenzoinVioletPatchouliTobaccoCoffeeMadagascar VanillaOrange BlossomNeroliFloral bouquetTurkish Rose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose, Tobacco and Benzoin. Durations are only published for M’Lady in Havana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring13

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night57

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day47

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 35%Party 29%Casual 22%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,936

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#51,737

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCarmenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carmen by Nimere Parfums creates an intense, resinous portrait of a dramatic scent. It opens with sharp cardamom and spicy notes, settling into a dark, complex base of tobacco, tolu balsam, and birch. Designed for those who appreciate bold, character-driven fragrances, it thrives in cool autumn weather when you want a…

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M’Lady in Havana by The Dua Brand brings together a lush floral core with the cozy richness of a Cuban cigar lounge. The opening introduces a sweet mix of juicy pear, orange blossom, and bright neroli before settling into an indulgent blend of roasted coffee, rich cacao, and warm tobacco leaves. Smooth Madagascar vani…

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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, Carmen or M’Lady in Havana?

Carmen takes 3 of 4 categories. Carmen is rated 3.81/5 from 38 votes; M’Lady in Havana is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Carmen for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose M’Lady in Havana for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Carmen or M’Lady in Havana?

Carmen lasts longest (Carmen 83/100, M’Lady in Havana 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carmen or M’Lady in Havana?

Carmen projects furthest (Carmen 65/100, M’Lady in Havana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carmen and M’Lady in Havana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Rose, Tobacco and Benzoin.

Is Carmen or M’Lady in Havana better for summer or winter?

Carmen suits daytime wear; M’Lady in Havana suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carmen and M’Lady in Havana?

Carmen has top notes of Cardamom, Spicy Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Pear, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Tolu Balsam, Birch, Castoreum and Oakmoss. M’Lady in Havana features Cacao, Toffee, Benzoin, Violet and Patchouli.