Fragrance comparison

Carnival of Souls vs Gothic Angel

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 169 ratings analysed

5 wins

Carnival of Souls

Marissa Zappas

3.87125 votes

Rank #13,660 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Gothic Angel

O'Driu

3.7544 votes

Rank #38,776 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carnival of Souls takes 5 of 7 categories.

Carnival of Souls
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Gothic Angel
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Carnival of Souls5/7

Gothic Angel2/7

Ratings & consensus: Carnival of Souls
Community sentiment: Carnival of Souls
Longevity: Gothic Angel
Sillage & projection: Gothic Angel
Value for money: Carnival of Souls
Versatility: Carnival of Souls
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

Gothic AngelO'Driu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 14%Had 2%Want 83%

3.75/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 24%Had 18%Want 58%

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

39%Love

27%Like

5%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerCarnival of SoulsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityGothic Angel

SillageGothic Angel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value25

Category winnerCarnival of SoulsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

yellow floral77%

violet69%

floral61%

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

smoky61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, powdery and warm spicy

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

Notes

IncenseSandalwoodOlibanumGrapefruitLavenderTobaccoVioletWormwoodCassisMuskMimosaRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMimosa, Violet, Incense and Musk. 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

Spring55

Summer40

Fall100

Winter55

Day69

Night100

Category winnerCarnival of SoulsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex43

Women48

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,660

PerfumerMarissa Zappas

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#38,776

PerfumerAngelo Orazio Pregoni

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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Gothic Angel by O'Driu is a bold, resinous fragrance that opens with a tart burst of grapefruit, sharp lavender, and herbal wormwood before settling into a deep heart of smoky incense and sweet pipe tobacco. Created by perfumer Angelo Orazio Pregoni in 2016, this scent is built around rich amber, powdery violet, and c…

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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 Gothic Angel?

Carnival of Souls takes 5 of 7 categories. Carnival of Souls is rated 3.87/5 from 125 votes; Gothic Angel is rated 3.75/5 from 44 votes. Choose Carnival of Souls for a powdery and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Gothic Angel for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Carnival of Souls or Gothic Angel?

Gothic Angel lasts longest (Gothic Angel 78/100, Carnival of Souls 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carnival of Souls or Gothic Angel?

Gothic Angel projects furthest (Gothic Angel 64/100, Carnival of Souls 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carnival of Souls and Gothic Angel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Violet, Incense and Musk.

Is Carnival of Souls or Gothic Angel better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gothic Angel is the stronger pick. For winter, Carnival of Souls is the stronger pick. Carnival of Souls suits daytime wear; Gothic Angel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carnival of Souls and Gothic Angel?

Carnival of Souls features Mimosa, Violet, Milk Cream, Incense and Vanilla. Gothic Angel features Incense, Sandalwood, Olibanum, Grapefruit and Lavender.