Fragrance comparison

Carnivale vs Grenache

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 238 ratings analysed

4 wins

Carnivale

Brown Girl Jane

4.07185 votes

Rank #9,904 SweetTropical

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Grenache

Jupilò

4.0853 votes

Rank #11,490 SweetFruity

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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.
Grenache
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Carnivale4/7

Grenache3/7

Ratings & consensus: Carnivale
Community sentiment: Carnivale
Longevity: Grenache
Sillage & projection: Grenache
Value for money: Carnivale
Versatility: Grenache
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

GrenacheJupilò

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 185 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 27%Had 7%Want 67%

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

47%Love

30%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerCarnivaleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityGrenache

SillageGrenache

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value51

Category winnerCarnivaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

chocolate69%

woody61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both 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

SaffronRaspberryStrawberryRed WinePralinePlumBlood OrangeMango

Heart

RoseOrchidJasmine

Base

ChocolateAmberPatchouliBenzoinSandalwoodVanillaMusk

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–

Spring44

Summer19

Fall100

Winter93

Day45

Night100

Category winnerGrenacheMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex5

Women88

Men6

Unisex74

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,904

PerfumerGabriela Chelariu

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#11,490

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews11

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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Grenache by Jupilò is a dense unisex fragrance built around a rich red wine accord and dark fruits. Designed by perfumer Arturetto Landi, this scent merges sweet strawberry and plum with a warm base of chocolate, amber, and patchouli. It is best suited for cold weather and formal evenings.

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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 Grenache?

Carnivale takes 4 of 7 categories. Carnivale is rated 4.07/5 from 185 votes; Grenache is rated 4.08/5 from 53 votes. Choose Carnivale for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Grenache for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Carnivale or Grenache?

Grenache lasts longest (Grenache 79/100, Carnivale 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carnivale or Grenache?

Grenache projects furthest (Grenache 71/100, Carnivale 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carnivale and Grenache smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Mango, Jasmine, Amber and Musk.

Is Carnivale or Grenache better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Carnivale and Grenache?

Carnivale has top notes of Mango, Agave nectar and Jasmine, heart notes of Amber, Musk and Ginger, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Pimento. Grenache has top notes of Saffron, Raspberry, Strawberry and Red Wine, heart notes of Rose, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Chocolate, Amber, Patchouli and Benzoin.