Fragrance comparison

Caroll de Caroll vs Shu Uemura

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Caroll de Caroll

Caroll

3.673 votes

Rank #62,753 Warm SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Shu Uemura

3.8312 votes

Rank #54,948 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shu Uemura takes 2 of 2 categories.

Caroll de Caroll
Choose it for a warm spicy and fruity character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Shu Uemura
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Caroll de Caroll0/2

Shu Uemura2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Caroll de CarollCaroll

Shu UemuraShu Uemura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 22%Had 20%Want 59%

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 19%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

17%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageShu Uemura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fruity92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

sweet100%

white floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PeachBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerYlang-YlangPatchouliJasmineIris

Base6-8 hrs

IncenseSandalwoodMuskVanilla

Top

Black CurrantApricotBergamotPeachOrangeCoconut

Heart

JasmineMarigoldIrisLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangRose

Base

VanillaCastoreumTonka BeanMossCivetAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPeach, Black Currant, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Caroll de Caroll, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 32%Casual 28%Work 23%Party 17%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,753

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,948

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShu UemuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caroll de Caroll by Caroll delivers an unexpected twist on classic feminine perfumery. The first spray releases ripe peach, tangy black currant, and crisp bergamot, creating a sweet fruity fragrance with an assertive bite. Within thirty minutes, sharp ginger and powdery iris temper the initial sweetness. Creamy ylang-…

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Shu Uemura by Shu Uemura launches with a bright, unusual burst of tart black currant and ripe peach, backed by a surprising splash of sweet coconut. As the initial fruitiness settles on the skin, a heavy floral heart of powdery iris, earthy marigold, and rich rose begins to dominate the air. The base introduces a dark…

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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, Caroll de Caroll or Shu Uemura?

Shu Uemura takes 2 of 2 categories. Caroll de Caroll is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Shu Uemura is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose Caroll de Caroll for a warm spicy and fruity character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Shu Uemura for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which projects more, Caroll de Caroll or Shu Uemura?

Shu Uemura projects furthest (Shu Uemura 79/100, Caroll de Caroll 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Caroll de Caroll and Shu Uemura smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Peach, Black Currant, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Caroll de Caroll or Shu Uemura better for summer or winter?

Caroll de Caroll suits evening wear; Shu Uemura suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Caroll de Caroll and Shu Uemura?

Caroll de Caroll has top notes of Peach, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Ginger, Ylang-Ylang, Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla. Shu Uemura has top notes of Black Currant, Apricot, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Iris and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Castoreum, Tonka Bean and Moss.