Fragrance comparison

Carnival of Souls vs Bankam

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 138 ratings analysed

Carnival of Souls

Marissa Zappas

3.87125 votes

Rank #13,660 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Bankam

Nabeel

3.9213 votes

Rank #38,066 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bankam takes 3 of 5 categories.

Carnival of Souls
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Bankam
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Carnival of Souls2/5

Bankam3/5

Ratings & consensus: Carnival of Souls
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bankam
Sillage & projection: Bankam
Value for money: Bankam
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Carnival of Souls

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carnival of SoulsMarissa Zappas

BankamNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 14%Had 2%Want 83%

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 59%

Category winnerCarnival of SoulsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

26%Like

27%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

125 votes

46%Love

15%Like

23%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBankam

SillageBankam

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value80

Category winnerBankamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

yellow floral77%

violet69%

floral61%

amber100%

woody91%

powdery83%

musky74%

sweet65%

fruity56%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MimosaVioletMilk CreamIncenseVanillaSaffronPatchouliMuskAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CorianderLavenderCardamomMarigoldSaffron

Heart

PlumBrown sugarCashmeranLeatherIncenseViolet

Base

SandalwoodLabdanumAmberMuskPatchouliOudGuaiac WoodMoss

InformationalShared notesViolet, Incense, Saffron and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Carnival of Souls, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer29

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex43

Women48

Men36

Unisex64

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,660

PerfumerMarissa Zappas

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#38,066

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerCarnival of SoulsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carnival of Souls by Marissa Zappas presents a quiet, powdery floral landscape that pairs fluffy yellow mimosa with chilled milk cream and soft violet. An undercurrent of smoky incense and warm spicy saffron cuts through the sweetness, keeping the scent grounded rather than sugary. As it settles, an amber base enriche…

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Bankam by Nabeel is a woody spicy fragrance that wraps you in dry warmth. It balances heavy leather and dark plum against a sweet brown sugar base. Best suited for cold weather, it leans unisex with a distinct Middle Eastern character.

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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, Carnival of Souls or Bankam?

Bankam takes 3 of 5 categories. Carnival of Souls is rated 3.87/5 from 125 votes; Bankam is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose Carnival of Souls for a powdery and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Bankam for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Carnival of Souls or Bankam?

Bankam lasts longest (Bankam 71/100, Carnival of Souls 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carnival of Souls or Bankam?

Bankam projects furthest (Bankam 53/100, Carnival of Souls 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carnival of Souls and Bankam smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Incense, Saffron and Patchouli.

Is Carnival of Souls or Bankam better for summer or winter?

Carnival of Souls suits daytime wear; Bankam suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carnival of Souls and Bankam?

Carnival of Souls features Mimosa, Violet, Milk Cream, Incense and Vanilla. Bankam has top notes of Coriander, Lavender, Cardamom and Marigold, heart notes of Plum, Brown sugar, Cashmeran and Leather, a base of Sandalwood, Labdanum, Amber and Musk.