Fragrance comparison

Carnival of Souls vs Crocus Limited Edition

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 133 ratings analysed

Carnival of Souls

Marissa Zappas

3.87125 votes

Rank #13,660 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Crocus Limited Edition

Santa Eulalia

4.388 votes

Rank #46,891 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Crocus Limited Edition takes 3 of 4 categories.

Carnival of Souls
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Crocus Limited Edition
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Carnival of Souls1/4

Crocus Limited Edition3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Crocus Limited Edition
Sillage & projection: Crocus Limited Edition
Value for money: Crocus Limited Edition
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

Crocus Limited EditionSanta Eulalia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 14%Had 2%Want 83%

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 15%Had 3%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

38%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityCrocus Limited Edition

SillageCrocus Limited Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value100

Category winnerCrocus Limited EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

yellow floral77%

violet69%

floral61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

musky77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both powdery, warm spicy and amber

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

SaffronRed BerriesRumCypressJuniper Berries

Heart

PepperImmortellePetitgrainViolet

Base

MuskVanillaSandalwoodPatchouliMossIncenseAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesViolet, Incense, Vanilla and Saffron. 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

Spring0

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex43

Women48

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,660

PerfumerMarissa Zappas

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#46,891

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Christian Provenzano builds Crocus Limited Edition around a sharp, leathery saffron note that dominates from the first spray. Dark rum and crisp cypress cut through the initial spice, giving the opening a boozy, aromatic punch. As the top notes settle, dry immortelle and peppery violet bring a textured, slightly bitte…

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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 Crocus Limited Edition?

Crocus Limited Edition takes 3 of 4 categories. Carnival of Souls is rated 3.87/5 from 125 votes; Crocus Limited Edition is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Carnival of Souls for a powdery and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Crocus Limited Edition for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Carnival of Souls or Crocus Limited Edition?

Crocus Limited Edition lasts longest (Crocus Limited Edition 93/100, Carnival of Souls 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carnival of Souls or Crocus Limited Edition?

Crocus Limited Edition projects furthest (Crocus Limited Edition 65/100, Carnival of Souls 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carnival of Souls and Crocus Limited Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Violet, Incense, Vanilla and Saffron.

Is Carnival of Souls or Crocus Limited Edition better for summer or winter?

Carnival of Souls suits daytime wear; Crocus Limited Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carnival of Souls and Crocus Limited Edition?

Carnival of Souls features Mimosa, Violet, Milk Cream, Incense and Vanilla. Crocus Limited Edition has top notes of Saffron, Red Berries, Rum and Cypress, heart notes of Pepper, Immortelle, Petitgrain and Violet, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Patchouli.