Fragrance comparison

Cartago vs La Reina

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

1 wins

Cartago

Max Deville · 1988

5.001 votes

Rank #21,975 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

La Reina

Leland Francis

5.001 votes

Rank #56,994 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cartago takes 1 of 1 categories.

Cartago
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
La Reina
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cartago1/1

La Reina0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CartagoMax Deville

La ReinaLeland Francis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 33%Want 33%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%

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

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

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

white floral84%

rose77%

woody53%

fresh46%

powdery30%

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

patchouli61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both rose and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemonLavenderSage

Heart

RoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyIrisGeraniumCinnamonGingerCardamom

Base

LabdanumAmberPatchouliMusk

Top15-30 mins

BergamotSage

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumRose

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sage, Rose and Geranium. Durations are only published for La Reina, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 33%Casual 31%Date 27%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,975

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1988

Reviews5

Overall rank#56,994

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCartagoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cartago reads as a soft floral amber with peach and lilac up top, a rosy white-floral heart, and a warm base of amber, patchouli, labdanum and musk. It feels more classic than modern, with a bouquet-like character and only mild sweetness. If you enjoy traditional floral perfumes with a warm, slightly powdery finish, t…

Reviews →

Leland Francis La Reina opens with a bright burst of crisp bergamot tempered by the pungent, earthy bitterness of crushed sage leaves. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus settles into a textured floral heart where spicy geranium and natural rose petals weave together with botanical freshness. Rather than drying down in…

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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, Cartago or La Reina?

Cartago takes 1 of 1 categories. Cartago is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; La Reina is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Cartago for a white floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose La Reina for a rose and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Cartago and La Reina smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sage, Rose and Geranium.

Is Cartago or La Reina better for summer or winter?

La Reina suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cartago and La Reina?

Cartago has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Iris, a base of Labdanum, Amber, Patchouli and Musk. La Reina has top notes of Bergamot and Sage, heart notes of Geranium and Rose, a base of Labdanum and Patchouli.