Fragrance comparison

Carnelian vs Gueule de Bois

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 206 ratings analysed

4 wins

Carnelian

Vartan Perfumes

4.3312 votes

Rank #45,883 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Gueule de Bois

Versatile Paris

4.09194 votes

Rank #8,518 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carnelian takes 4 of 5 categories.

Carnelian
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gueule de Bois
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Carnelian4/5

Gueule de Bois1/5

Ratings & consensus: Carnelian
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Carnelian
Sillage & projection: Carnelian
Value for money: Carnelian
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gueule de Bois

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CarnelianVartan Perfumes

Gueule de BoisVersatile Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

4.09/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerCarnelianRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

42%Love

35%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

194 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityCarnelian

SillageCarnelian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value62

Category winnerCarnelianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber91%

cinnamon83%

aromatic74%

floral65%

vanilla56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

rum84%

balsamic77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CinnamonBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationWhite TobaccoVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberVanillaTonka Bean

Top

RumCinnamonPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

AmyrisRose OxideDamasconeAldehydes

Base

Guaiac WoodIncenseSandalwoodVanillaTobaccoLicoriceCoumarinAmber

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Black Pepper, Amber and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Carnelian, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Spring24

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 35%Casual 28%Party 23%Work 15%

Men22

Unisex69

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,883

PerfumerKristen Vartan

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,518

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerGueule de BoisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carnelian by Vartan Perfumes hits the skin with a vibrant rush of fiery cinnamon and cracked black pepper. The initial kick is dry and bristly, but it calms within minutes into a clove-like carnation heart wrapped in pale, leafy white tobacco. As the hours tick by, golden amber, creamy vanilla, and roasted tonka bean …

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Gueule de Bois by Versatile Paris bottles the sweet, messy aftermath of a wild night. This perfume oil relies on a rich splash of rum and warm cinnamon to mimic the dizzying warmth of a hangover. It settles quickly into a dry, woody skin scent that feels cozy during cold winter nights, blending dark tobacco with cozy …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Carnelian or Gueule de Bois?

Carnelian takes 4 of 5 categories. Carnelian is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes; Gueule de Bois is rated 4.09/5 from 194 votes. Choose Carnelian for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gueule de Bois for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Carnelian or Gueule de Bois?

Carnelian lasts longest (Carnelian 74/100, Gueule de Bois 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carnelian or Gueule de Bois?

Carnelian projects furthest (Carnelian 66/100, Gueule de Bois 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carnelian and Gueule de Bois smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Amber and Vanilla.

Is Carnelian or Gueule de Bois better for summer or winter?

Carnelian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carnelian and Gueule de Bois?

Carnelian has top notes of Cinnamon and Black Pepper, heart notes of Carnation, White Tobacco and Vetiver, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Gueule de Bois has top notes of Rum, Cinnamon, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Amyris, Rose Oxide, Damascone and Aldehydes, a base of Guaiac Wood, Incense, Sandalwood and Vanilla.