Fragrance comparison

Carnet de Bal vs Celestial World

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

2 wins

Carnet de Bal

Ava Luxe

4.679 votes

Rank #41,178 FruityMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Celestial World

Maori Collection

3.717 votes

Rank #63,843 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carnet de Bal takes 2 of 3 categories.

Carnet de Bal
Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Celestial World
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Carnet de Bal2/3

Celestial World1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Carnet de Bal
Sillage & projection: Celestial World
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Carnet de Bal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carnet de BalAva Luxe

Celestial WorldMaori Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 27%Had 7%Want 67%

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityCarnet de Bal

SillageCelestial World

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

musky92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

mossy69%

earthy61%

fruity100%

floral92%

oud84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachApricotBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangChamomileCyclamenJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

MuskOakmossAmbergrisVanillaPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

ApricotPeachSicilian MandarinCalabrian bergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

PeonySicilian OrangeIndian JasmineTuscan IrisWhite Rose

Base3 to 4 hours

AgarwoodMuskPatchouliCedarOakmoss

InformationalShared notesPeach, Apricot, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Celestial World, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,178

PerfumerSerena Ava Franco

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,843

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCarnet de BalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carnet de Bal is a fruity, musky oriental from Ava Luxe built around peach, apricot, soft florals, moss, musk and vanilla. It reads sweet and powdery rather than bright and sparkling, with a plush fruit opening that settles into a warmer, earthier base. The style suits someone who likes vintage-leaning fruit, floral s…

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Celestial World by Maori Collection is a sweet fruity fragrance built on a rich foundation of woods and musk. It opens with juicy peach and sweet apricot balanced by the tart, sunny sparkle of Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian mandarin. As the citrus brightness softens, a generous floral bouquet takes over, pairing fres…

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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, Carnet de Bal or Celestial World?

Carnet de Bal takes 2 of 3 categories. Carnet de Bal is rated 4.67/5 from 9 votes; Celestial World is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Carnet de Bal for a fruity and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Celestial World for a fruity and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Carnet de Bal or Celestial World?

Carnet de Bal lasts longest (Carnet de Bal 70/100, Celestial World 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carnet de Bal or Celestial World?

Celestial World projects furthest (Celestial World 63/100, Carnet de Bal 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carnet de Bal and Celestial World smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Apricot, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Carnet de Bal or Celestial World better for summer or winter?

Carnet de Bal suits evening wear; Celestial World suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carnet de Bal and Celestial World?

Carnet de Bal has top notes of Peach, Apricot and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Chamomile, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Ambergris and Vanilla. Celestial World has top notes of Apricot, Peach, Sicilian Mandarin and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Sicilian Orange, Indian Jasmine and Tuscan Iris, a base of Agarwood, Musk, Patchouli and Cedar.