Fragrance comparison

Carnival of Souls vs Margarita (Маргарита)

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 144 ratings analysed

3 wins

Carnival of Souls

Marissa Zappas

3.87125 votes

Rank #13,660 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Margarita (Маргарита)

Siordia Parfums

3.7919 votes

Rank #55,042 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carnival of Souls takes 3 of 5 categories.

Carnival of Souls
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Margarita (Маргарита)
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Carnival of Souls3/5

Margarita (Маргарита)2/5

Ratings & consensus: Carnival of Souls
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Margarita (Маргарита)
Sillage & projection: Margarita (Маргарита)
Value for money: Carnival of Souls
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

Margarita (Маргарита)Siordia Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 14%Had 2%Want 83%

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 29%Had 15%Want 56%

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

16%Love

58%Like

16%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMargarita (Маргарита)

SillageMargarita (Маргарита)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value44

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%

powdery100%

violet88%

iris77%

amber65%

floral53%

woody42%

Scent match59%Closely related · both powdery, amber and violet

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

VioletPowdery NotesIrisRoseIncensePatchouliAmberMimosa

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMimosa, Violet, Incense 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

Spring38

Summer75

Fall100

Winter38

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex43

Women48

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,660

PerfumerMarissa Zappas

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#55,042

PerfumerEkaterina Siordia

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…

Reviews →

Margarita by Siordia Parfums reads as a powdery floral built around violet and iris, with rose and mimosa softening the heart and amber, patchouli, and incense adding warmth underneath. It usually comes across as feminine, slightly vintage in mood, and more textured than bright. This looks best suited to someone who e…

Reviews →

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 Margarita (Маргарита)?

Carnival of Souls takes 3 of 5 categories. Carnival of Souls is rated 3.87/5 from 125 votes; Margarita (Маргарита) is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose Carnival of Souls for a powdery and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Margarita (Маргарита) for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Carnival of Souls or Margarita (Маргарита)?

Margarita (Маргарита) lasts longest (Margarita (Маргарита) 63/100, Carnival of Souls 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carnival of Souls or Margarita (Маргарита)?

Margarita (Маргарита) projects furthest (Margarita (Маргарита) 44/100, Carnival of Souls 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carnival of Souls and Margarita (Маргарита) smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, amber and violet accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Violet, Incense and Patchouli.

Is Carnival of Souls or Margarita (Маргарита) better for summer or winter?

Carnival of Souls suits daytime wear; Margarita (Маргарита) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carnival of Souls and Margarita (Маргарита)?

Carnival of Souls features Mimosa, Violet, Milk Cream, Incense and Vanilla. Margarita (Маргарита) features Violet, Powdery Notes, Iris, Rose and Incense.