Fragrance comparison

Carnivale vs Mother of Pearl

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 198 ratings analysed

3 wins

Carnivale

Brown Girl Jane

4.07185 votes

Rank #9,904 SweetTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Mother of Pearl

Aqualis

4.2313 votes

Rank #30,519 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carnivale takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Carnivale3/5

Mother of Pearl2/5

Ratings & consensus: Carnivale
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mother of Pearl
Sillage & projection: Mother of Pearl
Value for money: Carnivale
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

Mother of PearlAqualis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 185 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.23/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 48%Had 2%Want 49%

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

46%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMother of Pearl

SillageMother of Pearl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCarnivaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

tropical77%

coconut69%

citrus61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both sweet, tropical 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

PearMandarinMangoGingerPassionfruitPink PepperBergamot

Heart

GardeniaCoconutJasmine

Base

VanillaAmberMuskPeru BalsamSandalwood

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

Summer83

Fall83

Winter83

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex5

Women88

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,904

PerfumerGabriela Chelariu

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#30,519

PerfumerJulie Lerendu

Launched—

Reviews4

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.

Reviews →

Mother of Pearl by Aqualis starts with a bright splash of mango, passionfruit, and pink pepper. The fruitiness feels wet and ripe, cutting through early heat without turning sugary. Within twenty minutes, lactonic gardenia and creamy coconut take over the center, giving the composition a plush, beachside texture. As …

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, Carnivale or Mother of Pearl?

Carnivale takes 3 of 5 categories. Carnivale is rated 4.07/5 from 185 votes; Mother of Pearl is rated 4.23/5 from 13 votes. Choose Carnivale for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Mother of Pearl for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carnivale or Mother of Pearl?

Mother of Pearl lasts longest (Mother of Pearl 77/100, Carnivale 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carnivale or Mother of Pearl?

Mother of Pearl projects furthest (Mother of Pearl 66/100, Carnivale 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carnivale and Mother of Pearl smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, tropical and fruity accords. Common notes include Mango, Jasmine, Amber and Musk.

Is Carnivale or Mother of Pearl better for summer or winter?

Mother of Pearl suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carnivale and Mother of Pearl?

Carnivale has top notes of Mango, Agave nectar and Jasmine, heart notes of Amber, Musk and Ginger, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Pimento. Mother of Pearl has top notes of Pear, Mandarin, Mango and Ginger, heart notes of Gardenia, Coconut and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Peru Balsam.