Fragrance comparison

Carmine vs Masae Aida no Tebukuro

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 50 ratings analysed

Carmine

House of Matriarch

3.9030 votes

Rank #40,071 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Masae Aida no Tebukuro

Phronema Perfumes

3.8020 votes

Rank #50,100 LeatherAnimalic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Masae Aida no Tebukuro takes 3 of 5 categories.

Carmine
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Masae Aida no Tebukuro
Choose it for a leather and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Carmine2/5

Masae Aida no Tebukuro3/5

Ratings & consensus: Carmine
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Masae Aida no Tebukuro
Sillage & projection: Masae Aida no Tebukuro
Value for money: Masae Aida no Tebukuro
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

Masae Aida no TebukuroPhronema Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 9%Had 4%Want 87%

3.80/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 5%Had 3%Want 92%

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

45%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMasae Aida no Tebukuro

SillageMasae Aida no Tebukuro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value43

Category winnerMasae Aida no TebukuroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

leather100%

animalic92%

musky84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both aromatic 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

Top

BergamotLemonAldehydesBlack PepperCelery SeedsRaspberryCarawayBlackberry

Heart

ArtemisiaHoneyJasmineLavenderRoseClary SageHeliotropeImmortelle

Base

CastoreumCivetBirch TarLeatherAmbergrisAgarwood (Oud)MuskOlibanum Sacra Resin Green

InformationalShared notesArtemisia and Black Pepper. 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

Spring69

Summer15

Fall100

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

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

Men36

Unisex55

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,071

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,100

PerfumerWeston Adam

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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Masae Aida no Tebukuro by Phronema Perfumes is a daring woody aromatic composition that centers on a rich, historical Russian leather accord. It weaves sharp black pepper, tart raspberry, and blackberry notes into a complex heart of jasmine, tobacco, and honey, before grounding the entire experience in a resinous, ani…

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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 Masae Aida no Tebukuro?

Masae Aida no Tebukuro takes 3 of 5 categories. Carmine is rated 3.90/5 from 30 votes; Masae Aida no Tebukuro is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes. Choose Carmine for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Masae Aida no Tebukuro for a leather and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Carmine or Masae Aida no Tebukuro?

Masae Aida no Tebukuro lasts longest (Masae Aida no Tebukuro 96/100, Carmine 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carmine or Masae Aida no Tebukuro?

Masae Aida no Tebukuro projects furthest (Masae Aida no Tebukuro 73/100, Carmine 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carmine and Masae Aida no Tebukuro smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia and Black Pepper.

Is Carmine or Masae Aida no Tebukuro better for summer or winter?

Carmine suits evening wear; Masae Aida no Tebukuro suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carmine and Masae Aida no Tebukuro?

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. Masae Aida no Tebukuro has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Aldehydes and Black Pepper, heart notes of Artemisia, Honey, Jasmine and Lavender, a base of Castoreum, Civet, Birch Tar and Leather.