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Carnaval vs Sândalo Fresh

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

Updated 209 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carnaval takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Carnaval

    Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

  • Sândalo Fresh

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer.

Carnaval4/7
Sândalo Fresh3/7
Ratings & consensus
Carnaval
Community sentiment
Sândalo Fresh
Longevity
Carnaval
Sillage & projection
Carnaval
Value for money
Sândalo Fresh
Versatility
Sândalo Fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Carnaval

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
CarnavalPhebo
Sândalo FreshAvon
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.14/ 5 · 146 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
4.14/ 5 · 63 votes
Have 49%Had 32%Want 19%
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

35%Love
51%Like
8%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerSândalo FreshMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity51
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityCarnaval

SillageCarnaval

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value49
¤ Price value87
Category winnerSândalo FreshBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
fresh spicy92%
fresh84%
green77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
woody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh77%
white floral69%
fruity61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, fresh 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
AppleLemonBergamotCassis
Heart
SandalowoodJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyWhite Cedar Extract
Base
MuskTonka BeanAmberVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apple, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk. 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–
Spring89
Summer100
Fall0
Winter42
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSândalo FreshMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex27
Women73
Men5
Unisex79
Women16
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,475

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#35,244

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 Sândalo Fresh opens with a sharp burst of lemon, tart apple, and bergamot. As the initial citrus splash quiets, soft jasmine and cedar merge with a light sandalwood base. Designed as an easygoing body mist or daily cologne, it suits muggy summer mornings, post-workout routines, and casual weekend errands when you…

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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 Sândalo Fresh?

Carnaval takes 4 of 7 categories. Carnaval is rated 4.14/5 from 146 votes; Sândalo Fresh is rated 4.14/5 from 63 votes. Choose Carnaval for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Sândalo Fresh for a woody and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Carnaval or Sândalo Fresh?

They last about the same: Carnaval 52/100, Sândalo Fresh 51/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Carnaval or Sândalo Fresh?

Carnaval projects furthest (Carnaval 48/100, Sândalo Fresh 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carnaval and Sândalo Fresh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fresh and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is Carnaval or Sândalo Fresh better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sândalo Fresh is the stronger pick. For winter, Sândalo Fresh is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carnaval and Sândalo Fresh?

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. Sândalo Fresh has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Bergamot and Cassis, heart notes of Sandalowood, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and White Cedar Extract, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber and Vetiver.

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