Fragrance comparison

Carmen vs Suédois

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 108 ratings analysed

3 wins

Carmen

Nimere Parfums

3.8138 votes

Rank #11,935 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Suédois

Euphorium Brooklyn

4.0370 votes

Rank #12,703 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carmen takes 3 of 5 categories.

Carmen
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Suédois
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Carmen3/5

Suédois2/5

Ratings & consensus: Suédois
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Carmen
Sillage & projection: Carmen
Value for money: Suédois
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

SuédoisEuphorium Brooklyn

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 20%Had 17%Want 63%

4.03/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 18%Had 18%Want 64%

Category winnerSuédoisRating 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

40%Love

37%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCarmen

SillageCarmen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value56

Category winnerSuédoisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

sweet77%

smoky69%

woody61%

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

balsamic77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both amber, leather and warm spicy

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

SuedeWhipped CreamLabdanumCastoreumSandalwoodMyrrhPatchouliBirchAmbergrisBenzoinRaspberryCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Birch, Castoreum and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Suédois, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring13

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night57

Spring41

Summer9

Fall95

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men36

Unisex55

Women9

Casual 35%Date 32%Party 22%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,935

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#12,703

PerfumerStephen Dirkes

Launched—

Reviews13

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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Euphorium Brooklyn Suédois treats suede with unusual, tactile warmth. The scent does not mimic a standard luxury department store purse. Instead, it hits the skin with savory cardamom, herbal clary sage, and a peculiar dash of pickled resin that feels bold and rustic. Soon, soft suede spreads out over rich labdanum, s…

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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 Suédois?

Carmen takes 3 of 5 categories. Carmen is rated 3.81/5 from 38 votes; Suédois is rated 4.03/5 from 70 votes. Choose Carmen for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Suédois for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Carmen or Suédois?

Carmen lasts longest (Carmen 83/100, Suédois 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carmen or Suédois?

Carmen projects furthest (Carmen 65/100, Suédois 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carmen and Suédois smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, leather and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Birch, Castoreum and Myrrh.

Is Carmen or Suédois better for summer or winter?

Carmen suits daytime wear; Suédois suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carmen and Suédois?

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. Suédois features Suede, Whipped Cream, Labdanum, Castoreum and Sandalwood.