Fragrance comparison

Carmine vs Destiny Blue

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

Carmine

House of Matriarch

3.9030 votes

Rank #40,646 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Destiny Blue

Marilyn Miglin

3.6213 votes

Rank #23,635 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

Carmine
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Destiny Blue
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Carmine3/6

Destiny Blue3/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CarmineHouse of Matriarch

Destiny BlueMarilyn Miglin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 9%Had 4%Want 87%

3.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 51%

Category winnerCarmineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

30 votes

31%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

23%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityCarmine

SillageDestiny Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value63

Category winnerDestiny BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

floral100%

fresh spicy83%

citrus65%

powdery48%

woody30%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MarigoldPandanusWoody Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

ChampacaArtemisiaBlack Pepper

Base8-10+ hrs

Masala ChaiPebblesSandalwoodTobaccoAmberTonka BeanOakmossVetiver

Notes

Blue PoppyClementineWoody NotesMarigoldAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerCarmineLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring13

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day56

Night100

Spring60

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,646

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,635

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerDestiny BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carmine by House of Matriarch opens with a bold flare of bitter marigold and pungent green kewra, cutting through the air before settling into something remarkably deep. Within minutes, the golden floral sweetness of champaca takes hold, spiced by crushed black pepper and a savory swirl of hot masala chai. The base re…

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Destiny Blue by Marilyn Miglin delivers a bright floral green profile built around juicy clementine, blue poppy, and earthy marigold. The opening brings a sunny splash of citrus that immediately mingles with powdery floral petals and a subtle fresh spicy bite. As the fragrance settles, warm amber and dry woody notes f…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Carmine or Destiny Blue?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Carmine is rated 3.90/5 from 30 votes; Destiny Blue is rated 3.62/5 from 13 votes. Choose Carmine for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Destiny Blue for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carmine or Destiny Blue?

Carmine lasts longest (Carmine 74/100, Destiny Blue 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carmine or Destiny Blue?

Projection is very close: Destiny Blue 61/100, Carmine 60/100 for sillage.

Do Carmine and Destiny Blue smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Marigold, Woody Notes and Amber.

Is Carmine or Destiny Blue better for summer or winter?

Carmine suits evening wear; Destiny Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carmine and Destiny Blue?

Carmine has top notes of Marigold, Pandanus and Woody Notes, heart notes of Champaca, Artemisia and Black Pepper, a base of Masala Chai, Pebbles, Sandalwood and Tobacco. Destiny Blue features Blue Poppy, Clementine, Woody Notes, Marigold and Amber.