Fragrance comparison

Carnivale vs Chameleon

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,880 ratings analysed

4 wins

Carnivale

Brown Girl Jane

4.07185 votes

Rank #9,904 SweetTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Chameleon

Zoologist Perfumes

3.691,695 votes

Rank #2,334 TropicalWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carnivale takes 4 of 7 categories.

Carnivale
Choose it for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Chameleon
Choose it for a tropical and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Carnivale4/7

Chameleon3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CarnivaleBrown Girl Jane

ChameleonZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 185 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.69/ 5 · 1,695 votes

Have 74%Had 26%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

31%Love

36%Like

17%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

1,410 votes

Category winnerCarnivaleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityChameleon

SillageChameleon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value44

Category winnerCarnivaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

tropical100%

woody92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

yellow floral69%

floral61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both tropical, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MangoAgave nectarJasmine

Heart

AmberMuskGinger

Base

VanillaSandalwoodPimento

Top

Ylang-YlangMangoCarambola (Star Fruit)LemonViolet LeavesBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

FrangipaniCoconutSea NotesCashmeranSea SaltSkinJasmineSaffron

Base

VanillaMuskWoody NotesSandalwoodAmberOpoponaxPatchouliVetiver

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–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCarnivaleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex5

Women88

Men7

Unisex55

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,904

PerfumerGabriela Chelariu

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#2,334

PerfumerDaniel Pescio

Launched—

Reviews324

Category winnerChameleonHigher 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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Chameleon opens as a bright tropical floral with ylang-ylang, mango, starfruit and citrus, then settles into frangipani, coconut, sea salt and soft woods. On skin, it usually feels sunny, fruity and slightly creamy rather than truly aquatic. It suits shoppers who want a playful summer scent with a beachy, sun-warmed m…

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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 Chameleon?

Carnivale takes 4 of 7 categories. Carnivale is rated 4.07/5 from 185 votes; Chameleon is rated 3.69/5 from 1,695 votes. Choose Carnivale for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Chameleon for a tropical and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Carnivale or Chameleon?

Chameleon lasts longest (Chameleon 70/100, Carnivale 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carnivale or Chameleon?

Chameleon projects furthest (Chameleon 59/100, Carnivale 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carnivale and Chameleon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tropical, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Mango, Jasmine, Amber and Musk.

Is Carnivale or Chameleon better for summer or winter?

For summer, Carnivale is the stronger pick. For winter, Carnivale is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carnivale and Chameleon?

Carnivale has top notes of Mango, Agave nectar and Jasmine, heart notes of Amber, Musk and Ginger, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Pimento. Chameleon has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Mango, Carambola (Star Fruit) and Lemon, heart notes of Frangipani, Coconut, Sea Notes and Cashmeran, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Woody Notes and Sandalwood.