Fragrance comparison

Carrera (original) vs Gold Stone

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 261 ratings analysed

Carrera (original)

Carrera

4.00261 votes

Rank #8,771 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Gold Stone

Eugénio Campos

—0 votes

Rank #73,696 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Carrera (original)
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Gold Stone
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Carrera (original)1/2

Gold Stone1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gold Stone
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Carrera (original)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carrera (original)Carrera

Gold StoneEugénio Campos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 261 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

48%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

261 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityGold Stone

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

lavender77%

musky69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

anis69%

citrus61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamotCorianderRosemary

Heart

GingerAniseClovesJasmine

Base

MuskCedarTonka BeanSandalwoodOakmossLeather

Notes

CitrusesLavenderRosemaryWoody NotesAniseMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Rosemary, Anise and Musk. Durations are only published for Gold Stone, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night42

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Not enough votes yet

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,771

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#73,696

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCarrera (original)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carrera (original) opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, herbal rosemary, and lavender that immediately signals classic late-1980s barbering. As the citrus flash subsides, warm ginger and spicy anise emerge alongside a persistent clove note, transforming the sharp herbal opening into a sun-warmed, spicy aromatic heart…

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Gold Stone by Eugénio Campos is a refreshing woody aromatic fragrance designed for men seeking a reliable daytime signature. It opens with an energizing spray of zesty citruses that cuts cleanly through morning air. The heart quickly brings forward herbal French lavender and crisp garden rosemary, softened by a cool t…

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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 lasts longer, Carrera (original) or Gold Stone?

Gold Stone lasts longest (Gold Stone 80/100, Carrera (original) 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carrera (original) and Gold Stone smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Rosemary, Anise and Musk.

Is Carrera (original) or Gold Stone better for summer or winter?

Gold Stone suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carrera (original) and Gold Stone?

Carrera (original) has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Coriander and Rosemary, heart notes of Ginger, Anise, Cloves and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Gold Stone features Citruses, Lavender, Rosemary, Woody Notes and Anise.