Fragrance comparison

Carnivale vs Fannan

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 201 ratings analysed

Carnivale

Brown Girl Jane

4.07185 votes

Rank #9,904 SweetTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Fannan

Orientica

3.4416 votes

Rank #47,054 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fannan takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Carnivale2/5

Fannan3/5

Ratings & consensus: Carnivale
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fannan
Sillage & projection: Fannan
Value for money: Fannan
Versatility: Not scored
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

FannanOrientica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 185 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.44/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 32%Had 11%Want 56%

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

6%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityFannan

SillageFannan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value63

Category winnerFannanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

sweet100%

woody92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MangoAgave nectarJasmine

Heart

AmberMuskGinger

Base

VanillaSandalwoodPimento

Top

JasmineRoseGreen NotesBergamotOrangeMangoPlum

Heart

Ylang-YlangFruits

Base

MuskVanillaSandalwoodAmberCedar

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

Summer33

Fall67

Winter50

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex5

Women88

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,904

PerfumerGabriela Chelariu

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#47,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Fannan by Orientica is a thick fruity-floral blend that balances sweet mango and plum against fresh bergamot and green notes. A creamy base of sandalwood and vanilla grounds the fragrance, making it a rich option for casual spring afternoons or cozy evenings when you want a sweet, lingering scent trail.

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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 Fannan?

Fannan takes 3 of 5 categories. Carnivale is rated 4.07/5 from 185 votes; Fannan is rated 3.44/5 from 16 votes. Choose Carnivale for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Fannan for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carnivale or Fannan?

Fannan lasts longest (Fannan 68/100, Carnivale 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carnivale or Fannan?

Fannan projects furthest (Fannan 65/100, Carnivale 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carnivale and Fannan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Mango, Jasmine, Amber and Musk.

Is Carnivale or Fannan better for summer or winter?

Fannan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carnivale and Fannan?

Carnivale has top notes of Mango, Agave nectar and Jasmine, heart notes of Amber, Musk and Ginger, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Pimento. Fannan has top notes of Jasmine, Rose, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang and Fruits, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber.