Fragrance comparison

Carmine vs Extreme Green

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

3 wins

Carmine

House of Matriarch

3.9030 votes

Rank #40,071 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Extreme Green

Paxfun

3.002 votes

Rank #62,504 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carmine takes 3 of 4 categories.

Carmine
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Extreme Green
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Carmine3/4

Extreme Green1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CarmineHouse of Matriarch

Extreme GreenPaxfun

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 9%Had 4%Want 87%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityCarmine

SillageCarmine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value75

Category winnerExtreme GreenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

herbal70%

warm spicy60%

earthy50%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

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

Top

Juniper BerriesArtemisiaCorianderBergamotCarawayBasil

Heart

Pine needlesChamomileGeraniumJasmineLeatherPepperCloveRose

Base

PatchouliOakmossVetiverTobaccoCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Tobacco, Amber and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Carmine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring13

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day54

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Date 39%Casual 29%Party 19%Work 13%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,071

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,504

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCarmineHigher 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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Extreme Green reads as a traditional aromatic chypre with a brisk, spicy opening and a dry green, woody base. Juniper, basil and coriander give it an herbal freshness early on, while pine needles, oakmoss, vetiver and patchouli keep the scent firmly classic, earthy and masculine in character. It may suit someone who e…

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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, Carmine or Extreme Green?

Carmine takes 3 of 4 categories. Carmine is rated 3.90/5 from 30 votes; Extreme Green is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Carmine for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Extreme Green for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Carmine or Extreme Green?

Carmine lasts longest (Carmine 74/100, Extreme Green 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carmine or Extreme Green?

Carmine projects furthest (Carmine 60/100, Extreme Green 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carmine and Extreme Green smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Tobacco, Amber and Oakmoss.

Is Carmine or Extreme Green better for summer or winter?

Carmine suits evening wear; Extreme Green suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carmine and Extreme Green?

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. Extreme Green has top notes of Juniper Berries, Artemisia, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine needles, Chamomile, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Tobacco.