Fragrance comparison

Carnaval vs Mahasin Crystal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 274 ratings analysed

Carnaval

Phebo

4.14146 votes

Rank #26,475 White FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Mahasin Crystal

Lattafa Perfumes

3.78128 votes

Rank #9,881 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mahasin Crystal takes 6 of 7 categories.

Carnaval
Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.
Mahasin Crystal
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Carnaval1/7

Mahasin Crystal6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CarnavalPhebo

Mahasin CrystalLattafa Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.78/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

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

32%Love

48%Like

14%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

115 votes

Category winnerMahasin CrystalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMahasin Crystal

SillageMahasin Crystal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value82

Category winnerMahasin CrystalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh spicy92%

fresh84%

green77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

floral84%

citrus77%

green69%

fresh61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both white floral, green and citrus

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

AppleBlack CurrantTangerineBergamot

Heart

FreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyGardenia

Base

VanillaSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apple, Lily-of-the-Valley and Gardenia. 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–

Spring100

Summer82

Fall43

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMahasin CrystalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Men3

Unisex8

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,475

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#9,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerMahasin CrystalHigher 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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Mahasin Crystal by Lattafa Perfumes delivers a punchy fruity floral experience dominated by crisp apple and juicy black currant. It settles into a bouquet of gardenia and jasmine, anchored by soft vanilla and musk. Designed as an accessible daily scent for women, it shines in warmer weather, offering a clean, youthful…

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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 Mahasin Crystal?

Mahasin Crystal takes 6 of 7 categories. Carnaval is rated 4.14/5 from 146 votes; Mahasin Crystal is rated 3.78/5 from 128 votes. Choose Carnaval for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring. Choose Mahasin Crystal for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Carnaval or Mahasin Crystal?

Mahasin Crystal lasts longest (Mahasin Crystal 59/100, Carnaval 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carnaval or Mahasin Crystal?

Mahasin Crystal projects furthest (Mahasin Crystal 55/100, Carnaval 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carnaval and Mahasin Crystal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Lily-of-the-Valley and Gardenia.

Is Carnaval or Mahasin Crystal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mahasin Crystal is the stronger pick. For winter, Mahasin Crystal is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carnaval and Mahasin Crystal?

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. Mahasin Crystal has top notes of Apple, Black Currant, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Gardenia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.