Fragrance comparison

Carnivale vs Bahiya Garnet

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 217 ratings analysed

Carnivale

Brown Girl Jane

4.07185 votes

Rank #9,904 SweetTropical

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59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Bahiya Garnet

Arabiyat Prestige

3.8732 votes

Rank #33,740 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bahiya Garnet takes 4 of 7 categories.

Carnivale
Choose it for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Bahiya Garnet
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Carnivale3/7

Bahiya Garnet4/7

Ratings & consensus: Carnivale
Community sentiment: Carnivale
Longevity: Bahiya Garnet
Sillage & projection: Bahiya Garnet
Value for money: Bahiya Garnet
Versatility: Bahiya Garnet
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Carnivale

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CarnivaleBrown Girl Jane

Bahiya GarnetArabiyat Prestige

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 185 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 93%Had 7%Want 0%

Category winnerCarnivaleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

185 votes

44%Love

24%Like

16%Ok

4%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerCarnivaleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityBahiya Garnet

SillageBahiya Garnet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value59

Category winnerBahiya GarnetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

cherry84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

tropical61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both sweet, fruity and tropical

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MangoAgave nectarJasmine

Heart

AmberMuskGinger

Base

VanillaSandalwoodPimento

Top

CherryMandarinMangoPearBergamot

Heart

AmberFigMarine notesJasmine

Base

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMango, Jasmine, Amber and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer100

Fall70

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerBahiya GarnetMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex5

Women88

Men13

Unisex44

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,904

PerfumerGabriela Chelariu

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#33,740

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCarnivaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carnivale opens with a splash of sweet mango and agave nectar before settling into a warm vanilla and sandalwood base. Designed for casual summer afternoons, it wraps the skin in a tropical creaminess. It offers a playful, gourmand option for those who want a vacation vibe without heavy coconut notes.

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Bahiya Garnet opens with a glossy mix of cherry, mango, pear and mandarin, then softens into a sweeter ambered heart with fig, jasmine and a light marine nuance. The dry-down leans creamy and warm, with vanilla, sandalwood and musk giving it a smooth, beachy finish. It reads fruity, sweet and tropical first, then sett…

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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, Carnivale or Bahiya Garnet?

Bahiya Garnet takes 4 of 7 categories. Carnivale is rated 4.07/5 from 185 votes; Bahiya Garnet is rated 3.87/5 from 32 votes. Choose Carnivale for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Bahiya Garnet for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Carnivale or Bahiya Garnet?

Bahiya Garnet lasts longest (Bahiya Garnet 65/100, Carnivale 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carnivale or Bahiya Garnet?

Bahiya Garnet projects furthest (Bahiya Garnet 60/100, Carnivale 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carnivale and Bahiya Garnet smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and tropical accords. Common notes include Mango, Jasmine, Amber and Musk.

Is Carnivale or Bahiya Garnet better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bahiya Garnet is the stronger pick. For winter, Bahiya Garnet is the stronger pick. Bahiya Garnet suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carnivale and Bahiya Garnet?

Carnivale has top notes of Mango, Agave nectar and Jasmine, heart notes of Amber, Musk and Ginger, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Pimento. Bahiya Garnet has top notes of Cherry, Mandarin, Mango and Pear, heart notes of Amber, Fig, Marine notes and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk.