Fragrance comparison

Carnation vs VIP Code

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 240 ratings analysed

1 wins

Carnation

Mona di Orio

4.08238 votes

Rank #9,031 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

VIP Code

City Parfum

4.002 votes

Rank #69,660 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carnation takes 1 of 1 categories.

Carnation
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
VIP Code
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Carnation1/1

VIP Code0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CarnationMona di Orio

VIP CodeCity Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 238 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.00/ 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

45%Love

37%Like

1%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

238 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

yellow floral77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

amber100%

warm spicy86%

woody72%

musky58%

powdery44%

animalic30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bourbon GeraniumBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineVioletPrecious Woods

Base

StyraxAmberMusk

Notes

Spicy NotesAmberPrecious WoodsMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPrecious Woods, Amber and Musk. Durations are only published for VIP Code, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter89

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,031

PerfumerMona di Orio

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#69,660

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCarnationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carnation by Mona di Orio opens with a sharp burst of crisp bergamot and earthy Bourbon geranium, setting a pungent, vintage-leaning tone from the very first spray. Within minutes, the sharp edge softens into a rich bouquet of creamy ylang-ylang, sweet violet petals, and velvety jasmine supported by warm cedar and pre…

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VIP Code by City Parfum is a warm, woody spicy fragrance built for men who appreciate cozy resinous depth. The scent centers on a blend of spicy notes, glowing amber, precious woods, and soft musk. When first sprayed, vibrant spices create an inviting warmth that quickly joins a rich, golden amber core. As the fragran…

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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, Carnation or VIP Code?

Carnation takes 1 of 1 categories. Carnation is rated 4.08/5 from 238 votes; VIP Code is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Carnation for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose VIP Code for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do Carnation and VIP Code smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Precious Woods, Amber and Musk.

Is Carnation or VIP Code better for summer or winter?

VIP Code suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carnation and VIP Code?

Carnation has top notes of Bourbon Geranium and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Violet and Precious Woods, a base of Styrax, Amber and Musk. VIP Code features Spicy Notes, Amber, Precious Woods and Musk.