Fragrance comparison

Carnaval vs Proud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 150 ratings analysed

Carnaval

Phebo

4.14146 votes

Rank #26,475 White FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Proud

Vioris

4.504 votes

Rank #51,122 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Proud takes 3 of 4 categories.

Carnaval
Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Proud
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Carnaval1/4

Proud3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Proud
Sillage & projection: Proud
Value for money: Proud
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

ProudVioris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityProud

SillageProud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value100

Category winnerProudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh spicy92%

fresh84%

green77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

woody92%

amber84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and powdery

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

BergamotMandarinLemonMarine notesGreen Notes

Heart

GardeniaRoseLily of the ValleyBlack PepperPink PepperJasmineApple

Base

SandalwoodAmberTonkaMuskPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apple, Black Pepper 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–

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,475

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#51,122

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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Vioris Proud opens with a refreshing splash of lemon and crisp green notes, making it an excellent choice for casual spring mornings. As the scent settles, a lush bouquet of gardenia and rose emerges, grounded by a warm, musky base that lingers softly on the skin throughout the day.

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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 Proud?

Proud takes 3 of 4 categories. Carnaval is rated 4.14/5 from 146 votes; Proud is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Carnaval for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Proud for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Carnaval or Proud?

Proud lasts longest (Proud 100/100, Carnaval 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carnaval or Proud?

Proud projects furthest (Proud 100/100, Carnaval 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carnaval and Proud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Black Pepper and Gardenia.

Is Carnaval or Proud better for summer or winter?

Proud suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carnaval and Proud?

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. Proud has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin, Lemon and Marine notes, heart notes of Gardenia, Rose, Lily of the Valley and Black Pepper, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Tonka and Musk.