Fragrance comparison

Carthusia Lady vs Celine Sensual Summer

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 151 ratings analysed

4 wins

Carthusia Lady

Carthusia

3.98134 votes

Rank #11,692 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Celine Sensual Summer

Celine

3.9417 votes

Rank #35,189 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carthusia Lady takes 4 of 5 categories.

Carthusia Lady
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Celine Sensual Summer
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Carthusia Lady4/5

Celine Sensual Summer1/5

Ratings & consensus: Carthusia Lady
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Celine Sensual Summer
Sillage & projection: Carthusia Lady
Value for money: Carthusia Lady
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Carthusia Lady

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carthusia LadyCarthusia

Celine Sensual SummerCeline

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 36%Had 12%Want 52%

3.94/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 21%Had 16%Want 63%

Category winnerCarthusia LadyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

36%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

134 votes

29%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityCeline Sensual Summer

SillageCarthusia Lady

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value38

Category winnerCarthusia LadyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

rose61%

floral100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

woody77%

aquatic69%

green61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseCyclamenYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyLilacBergamotGardeniaJasmine

Heart

CarnationClovesGeraniumPeachViolet LeafIris

Base

OakmossMuskSandalwoodTolu BalsamPatchouliAmbergrisVanillaCedar

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafPear

Heart2-4 hrs

FreesiaPeonyGardeniaCyclamenLily-of-the-ValleyTuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodMuskBrazilian RosewoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesCyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley, Gardenia and Violet Leaf. Durations are only published for Celine Sensual Summer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer47

Fall81

Winter41

Day100

Night55

Spring71

Summer100

Fall29

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,692

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#35,189

PerfumerChristophe Raynaud

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerCarthusia LadyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carthusia Lady opens with an expansive bouquet of rose, ylang-ylang, and lilac. Within minutes, spicy clove and carnation cut through a heart of powdery iris, geranium, and sweet peach. The dry-down reveals a sturdy base of oakmoss, patchouli, and sandalwood that anchors the florals with earthy depth. On skin, the ini…

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Crisp greens meet soft summer warmth. Celine Sensual Summer opens with a splash of watery pear and dewy violet leaf, ditching common citrus notes for a mellow, sun-drenched freshness. Within twenty minutes, the composition unfolds into an airy bouquet of freesia, peony, and sweet cyclamen. The floral heart feels buoya…

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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, Carthusia Lady or Celine Sensual Summer?

Carthusia Lady takes 4 of 5 categories. Carthusia Lady is rated 3.98/5 from 134 votes; Celine Sensual Summer is rated 3.94/5 from 17 votes. Choose Carthusia Lady for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Celine Sensual Summer for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carthusia Lady or Celine Sensual Summer?

Celine Sensual Summer lasts longest (Celine Sensual Summer 75/100, Carthusia Lady 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carthusia Lady or Celine Sensual Summer?

Carthusia Lady projects furthest (Carthusia Lady 64/100, Celine Sensual Summer 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carthusia Lady and Celine Sensual Summer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Cyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley, Gardenia and Violet Leaf.

Is Carthusia Lady or Celine Sensual Summer better for summer or winter?

Carthusia Lady suits daytime wear; Celine Sensual Summer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carthusia Lady and Celine Sensual Summer?

Carthusia Lady has top notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Carnation, Cloves, Geranium and Peach, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood and Tolu Balsam. Celine Sensual Summer has top notes of Violet Leaf and Pear, heart notes of Freesia, Peony, Gardenia and Cyclamen, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Musk and Brazilian Rosewood.