Fragrance comparison

Carre d'As vs Preludio

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 155 ratings analysed

4 wins

Carre d'As

Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

3.8234 votes

Rank #39,692 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Preludio

Gritti

3.63121 votes

Rank #19,590 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carre d'As takes 4 of 7 categories.

Carre d'As
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Preludio
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Carre d'As4/7

Preludio3/7

Ratings & consensus: Carre d'As
Community sentiment: Carre d'As
Longevity: Preludio
Sillage & projection: Preludio
Value for money: Carre d'As
Versatility: Carre d'As
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Preludio

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carre d'AsNicolai Parfumeur Createur

PreludioGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 31%Had 9%Want 60%

3.63/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 53%

Category winnerCarre d'AsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

59%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

26%Love

32%Like

19%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

121 votes

Category winnerCarre d'AsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityPreludio

SillagePreludio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value51

Category winnerCarre d'AsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

green80%

herbal70%

citrus60%

lavender50%

woody100%

aromatic90%

lavender80%

ozonic70%

aquatic60%

citrus50%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic, lavender and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderLimeMintWatermelonLemon Blossom

Heart

ThymeCarawaySpicesSageTarragon

Base

HayWoodsy NotesTobacco

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderWatermelonLemon

Heart3 to 4 hours

Pine TreeWoody NotesSandalwoodTobacco

Base4 to 6 hours

BorageMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Watermelon and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Preludio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer80

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night58

Spring100

Summer84

Fall76

Winter59

Day100

Night62

Category winnerCarre d'AsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men54

Unisex39

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,692

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#19,590

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerPreludioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carre d'As by Nicolai Parfumeur Createur is a classic aromatic fougere for men that balances sharp green notes with herbal depth. It features a bright opening of mint and lime that settles into a thyme and sage heart, grounded by earthy hay and tobacco. This 1995 release is a crisp, clean choice for warm spring days o…

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Preludio by Gritti opens with an unexpected pairing of crisp lavender, tart lemon, and juicy watermelon, creating a brisk, ozonic introduction that feels both clean and cooling. As the initial splash settles, the heart reveals an earthy forest character built around pine tree needles, smooth sandalwood, and dry woody …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Carre d'As or Preludio?

Carre d'As takes 4 of 7 categories. Carre d'As is rated 3.82/5 from 34 votes; Preludio is rated 3.63/5 from 121 votes. Choose Carre d'As for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Preludio for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carre d'As or Preludio?

Preludio lasts longest (Preludio 69/100, Carre d'As 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carre d'As or Preludio?

Preludio projects furthest (Preludio 62/100, Carre d'As 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carre d'As and Preludio smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, lavender and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Watermelon and Tobacco.

Is Carre d'As or Preludio better for summer or winter?

For summer, Preludio is the stronger pick. For winter, Carre d'As is the stronger pick. Carre d'As suits daytime wear; Preludio suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carre d'As and Preludio?

Carre d'As has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Mint and Watermelon, heart notes of Thyme, Caraway, Spices and Sage, a base of Hay, Woodsy Notes and Tobacco. Preludio has top notes of Lavender, Watermelon and Lemon, heart notes of Pine Tree, Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Tobacco, a base of Borage, Musk and Amber.