Fragrance comparison

Carmine vs Ytzma

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 175 ratings analysed

Carmine

House of Matriarch

3.9030 votes

Rank #40,071 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Ytzma

Royal Crown

4.18145 votes

Rank #6,941 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ytzma takes 7 of 8 categories.

Carmine
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ytzma
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Carmine1/8

Ytzma7/8

Ratings & consensus: Ytzma
Community sentiment: Ytzma
Longevity: Ytzma
Sillage & projection: Ytzma
Value for money: Carmine
Versatility: Ytzma
Note pyramid (duration): Ytzma
Fragranxe ranking: Ytzma

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CarmineHouse of Matriarch

YtzmaRoyal Crown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 9%Had 4%Want 87%

4.18/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerYtzmaRating 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

51%Love

30%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

145 votes

Category winnerYtzmaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityYtzma

SillageYtzma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value27

Category winnerCarmineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

floral61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and floral

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

Top15-30 mins

Dried FruitsMandarin OrangeNutmegBlack PepperCalabrian bergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)Peach BlossomMagnoliaOrange BlossomMoroccan Rose

Base8-12 hrs

TobaccoCypressCastoreumSandalwoodVanilla AbsoluteAmbergrisVetiverPatchouli

Category winnerYtzmaLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring13

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day54

Night100

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter88

Day56

Night100

Category winnerYtzmaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

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

Men42

Unisex45

Women13

Date 40%Party 31%Casual 17%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,071

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,941

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerYtzmaHigher 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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Royal Crown Ytzma smells like a plush leather jacket stuffed with sweet dried fruits, shaved nutmeg, and aromatic pipe tobacco. Created by Antonio Visconti, this extrait opens with a quick splash of bergamot and lemon before setting into a rich swirl of peach blossom, dark woods, and warm spices. Rather than hitting y…

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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 Ytzma?

Ytzma takes 7 of 8 categories. Carmine is rated 3.90/5 from 30 votes; Ytzma is rated 4.18/5 from 145 votes. Choose Carmine for a floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ytzma for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Carmine or Ytzma?

Ytzma lasts longest (Ytzma 77/100, Carmine 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carmine or Ytzma?

Ytzma projects furthest (Ytzma 70/100, Carmine 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carmine and Ytzma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Sandalwood, Tobacco and Vetiver.

Is Carmine or Ytzma better for summer or winter?

For summer, Carmine is the stronger pick. For winter, Ytzma is the stronger pick. Carmine suits evening wear; Ytzma suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carmine and Ytzma?

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. Ytzma has top notes of Dried Fruits, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Black Pepper, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Peach Blossom, Magnolia and Orange Blossom, a base of Tobacco, Cypress, Castoreum and Sandalwood.