Fragrance comparison

Carreau vs Platinum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

Carreau

Lanselle Paris · 2023

5.001 votes

Rank #53,324 BalsamicAmber

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12%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Platinum

Intelligent

5.002 votes

Rank #36,157 FruityLavender

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Platinum takes 1 of 4 categories.

Carreau
Choose it for a balsamic and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Platinum
Choose it for a fruity and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Carreau0/4

Platinum1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CarreauLanselle Paris

PlatinumIntelligent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

balsamic69%

amber53%

fruity100%

lavender92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

tropical61%

Scent match12%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperSpicy NotesBergamotCinnamonCitrusesCardamon

Heart

Egyptian JasmineIndian MimosaClary SageRose

Base

AgarwoodBalsamic NotesWoody NotesAmberSweet Notes

Top

PineappleLavenderBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

Mandarin OrangeCinnamonClary Sage

Base

Woody NotesPatchouliVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Clary Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,324

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2023

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,157

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPlatinumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carreau reads like a green floral with sharper edges than the average soft musk. Bergamot, yellow mandarin and galbanum give it a crisp, slightly bitter lift, then jasmine, mimosa, rose and clary sage bring a more textured heart before incense and sweet balsamic notes smooth the dry-down. It looks best for shoppers wh…

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Platinum by Intelligent is a punchy, fruit-forward scent built for high-energy nightlife. It leans heavily into a tropical pineapple opening before settling into a warm, spicy heart of cinnamon and amber. This fragrance is crafted for men who want a bold, attention-grabbing presence during cooler evenings or crowded c…

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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, Carreau or Platinum?

Platinum takes 1 of 4 categories. Carreau is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Platinum is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Carreau for a balsamic and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Platinum for a fruity and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Carreau or Platinum?

They last about the same: Carreau 80/100, Platinum 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Carreau or Platinum?

Projection is very close: Carreau 75/100, Platinum 75/100 for sillage.

Do Carreau and Platinum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Clary Sage.

Is Carreau or Platinum better for summer or winter?

Carreau suits evening wear; Platinum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carreau and Platinum?

Carreau has top notes of Pink Pepper, Spicy Notes, Bergamot and Cinnamon, heart notes of Egyptian Jasmine, Indian Mimosa, Clary Sage and Rose, a base of Agarwood, Balsamic Notes, Woody Notes and Amber. Platinum has top notes of Pineapple, Lavender, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon and Clary Sage, a base of Woody Notes, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber.