Fragrance comparison

Carnaval vs Avon Homem Up

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 160 ratings analysed

4 wins

Carnaval

Phebo

4.14146 votes

Rank #26,475 White FloralFresh Spicy

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58%scent match

Closely related

Avon Homem Up

Avon

3.5014 votes

Rank #62,679 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carnaval takes 4 of 5 categories.

Carnaval
Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Avon Homem Up
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Carnaval4/5

Avon Homem Up1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CarnavalPhebo

Avon Homem UpAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 10%Had 69%Want 21%

Category winnerCarnavalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

37%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

146 votes

7%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

14%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity37

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityCarnaval

SillageCarnaval

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value88

Category winnerAvon Homem UpBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh spicy92%

fresh84%

green77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

woody100%

powdery92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

fresh69%

white floral61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fresh spicy, white floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotAppleBlack Pepper

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyGardeniaRose

Base

MuskSandalowoodAmber

Top

AppleBergamotBlack Pepper

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyLavenderCedar

Base

SandalowoodMuskCashmeran

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apple, Black Pepper and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,475

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#62,679

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCarnavalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carnaval by Phebo opens with a burst of crisp apple and tart bergamot before settling into clean gardenia and lily-of-the-valley. As the initial citrus fizzes away, a subtle base of white musk and sandalwood clings gently to warm skin. It shines best on humid spring mornings and casual outdoor afternoon outings.

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Avon Homem Up opens with a crisp snap of green apple combined with tart bergamot and a sharp prickle of black pepper. As the initial citrus fizz subsides, clean lavender and soft lily of the valley merge with dry cedarwood in the heart. The base settles quickly into a skin scent dominated by warm cashmeran, fluffy mus…

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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, Carnaval or Avon Homem Up?

Carnaval takes 4 of 5 categories. Carnaval is rated 4.14/5 from 146 votes; Avon Homem Up is rated 3.50/5 from 14 votes. Choose Carnaval for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Avon Homem Up for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carnaval or Avon Homem Up?

Carnaval lasts longest (Carnaval 52/100, Avon Homem Up 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carnaval or Avon Homem Up?

Carnaval projects furthest (Carnaval 48/100, Avon Homem Up 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carnaval and Avon Homem Up smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Black Pepper and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Carnaval or Avon Homem Up better for summer or winter?

Avon Homem Up suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carnaval and Avon Homem Up?

Carnaval has top notes of Bergamot, Apple and Black Pepper, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Gardenia and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalowood and Amber. Avon Homem Up has top notes of Apple, Bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Lavender and Cedar, a base of Sandalowood, Musk and Cashmeran.