Carrouge vs Minya
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.
CarrougeChoose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
MinyaChoose it for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Carrouge3/6
Minya3/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Minya
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Carrouge
- Sillage & projection
- Carrouge
- Value for money
- Minya
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Carrouge
- Fragranxe ranking
- Minya
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CarrougeMoudonMinyaPARIS CORNERWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 31%Had 5%Want 65%
4.32/ 5 · 548 votes
Have 52%Had 6%Want 42%
Category winnerMinyaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
19%Like
10%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
54%Love
32%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
548 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCarrouge
SillageCarrouge
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMinyaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcherry100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
warm spicy69%
almond61%
vanilla100%
almond92%
nutty84%
powdery77%
woody69%
sweet61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and almond
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
CherryAlmondRose
Heart2-4 hrs
Oriental notesHeliotropeFruity NotesPistachioGardeniaJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaTonkaPeru BalsamSandalwoodGuaiac WoodCedarwoodMuskVetiver
Top15 to 30 minutes
AlmondPistachio
Heart2 to 3 hours
HeliotropeJasmine
Base3 to 5 hours
VanillaSalted CaramelSandalwood
Category winnerCarrougeLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring15
Summer15
Fall69
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring99
Summer96
Fall100
Winter71
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#34,790
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#2,538
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews96
Category winnerMinyaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMoudon Carrouge delivers a rich burst of candied black cherry, bitter almond, and soft garden rose right from the first spray. As it settles onto the skin, the fragrance turns into a warm, creamy dessert laced with crushed pistachio, heliotrope, and honeyed floral petals. The base anchors the sweetness with smooth bou…
Reviews →Minya by Paris Corner is an oriental floral Eau de Parfum launched in 2024 for women and men. It opens with an unmistakable rush of nutty pistachio and bitter almond, giving the impression of freshly whipped nut butter. As the initial brightness settles, floral notes of powdery heliotrope and white jasmine add softnes…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Carrouge or Minya?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Carrouge is rated 4.29/5 from 21 votes; Minya is rated 4.32/5 from 548 votes. Choose Carrouge for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Minya for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Carrouge or Minya?
Carrouge lasts longest (Carrouge 83/100, Minya 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Carrouge or Minya?
Carrouge projects furthest (Carrouge 67/100, Minya 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Carrouge and Minya smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and almond accords. Common notes include Almond, Heliotrope, Pistachio and Jasmine.
Is Carrouge or Minya better for summer or winter?
Carrouge suits evening wear; Minya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Carrouge and Minya?
Carrouge has top notes of Cherry, Almond and Rose, heart notes of Oriental notes, Heliotrope, Fruity Notes and Pistachio, a base of Vanilla, Tonka, Peru Balsam and Sandalwood. Minya has top notes of Almond and Pistachio, heart notes of Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Salted Caramel and Sandalwood.
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