Carnaval vs Íris Bouquet
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Íris Bouquet takes 4 of 7 categories.
CarnavalChoose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Íris BouquetChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Carnaval3/7
Íris Bouquet4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Carnaval
- Community sentiment
- Carnaval
- Longevity
- Íris Bouquet
- Sillage & projection
- Carnaval
- Value for money
- Íris Bouquet
- Versatility
- Íris Bouquet
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Íris Bouquet
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CarnavalPheboÍris BouquetMahoganyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 146 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
3.48/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 41%Had 17%Want 42%
Category winnerCarnavalRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
37%Like
7%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
146 votes
27%Love
27%Like
15%Ok
27%Dislike
3%Hate
33 votes
Category winnerCarnavalMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityÍris Bouquet
SillageCarnaval
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerÍris BouquetBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
fresh spicy92%
fresh84%
green77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
powdery100%
woody92%
floral84%
fresh77%
white floral69%
citrus61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, fresh and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotAppleBlack Pepper
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyGardeniaRose
Base
MuskSandalowoodAmber
Top
ApplePassion FlowerLemonBergamotBlack PepperMandarin Orange
Heart
IrisIris PetalsLily-of-the-ValleyWatery NotesYlang-YlangCedar NeedlesCyclamenJasmine
Base
MuskVanillaPatchouliCedarAmberSandalwoodVetiver
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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Spring92
Summer83
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night53
Category winnerÍris BouquetMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,475
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#23,731
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerÍris BouquetHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCarnaval 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.
Reviews →Mahogany's Íris Bouquet opens with a bright burst of fresh apple and citrus, quickly yielding to a light, clean heart of iris petals. It is a skin-hugging fragrance suited for casual spring mornings and relaxed office wear. The soft musk base ensures it remains quiet, offering a clean, intimate feel for those who pref…
Reviews →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 Íris Bouquet?
Íris Bouquet takes 4 of 7 categories. Carnaval is rated 4.14/5 from 146 votes; Íris Bouquet is rated 3.48/5 from 33 votes. Choose Carnaval for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Íris Bouquet for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Carnaval or Íris Bouquet?
They last about the same: Íris Bouquet 53/100, Carnaval 52/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Carnaval or Íris Bouquet?
Carnaval projects furthest (Carnaval 48/100, Íris Bouquet 36/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Carnaval and Íris Bouquet smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fresh and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Black Pepper and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Carnaval or Íris Bouquet better for summer or winter?
For summer, Íris Bouquet is the stronger pick. For winter, Íris Bouquet is the stronger pick. Íris Bouquet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Carnaval and Íris Bouquet?
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. Íris Bouquet has top notes of Apple, Passion Flower, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Iris Petals, Lily-of-the-Valley and Watery Notes, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedar.
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