Fragrance comparison

Carthusia Lady vs Delonix

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 137 ratings analysed

3 wins

Carthusia Lady

Carthusia

3.98134 votes

Rank #11,711 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Delonix

MetaScent

5.003 votes

Rank #30,906 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carthusia Lady takes 3 of 4 categories.

Carthusia Lady
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Delonix
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Carthusia Lady3/4

Delonix1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Carthusia Lady
Sillage & projection: Carthusia Lady
Value for money: Delonix
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

DelonixMetaScent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 36%Had 12%Want 52%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityCarthusia Lady

SillageCarthusia Lady

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDelonixBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

rose61%

floral100%

warm spicy90%

sweet80%

citrus70%

tropical60%

woody50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral, warm spicy 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

Top

Cinnamon LeafGreen MangoBergamot

Heart

DelonixYlang-YlangHyacinth

Base

Tolu BalsamOakmossCedar

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Bergamot, Oakmoss and Tolu Balsam. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer47

Fall81

Winter41

Day100

Night55

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,711

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#30,906

PerfumerHuynh Hai Yen

Launched—

Reviews1

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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MetaScent Delonix opens with a sharp burst of tart green mango paired against crisp bergamot and green cinnamon leaf. As the initial citrus bite settles, lush yellow florals take center stage. Ylang-ylang and red delonix blossom bring a thick, waxy sweetness that feels humid rather than sugary, balanced by the cool st…

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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 Delonix?

Carthusia Lady takes 3 of 4 categories. Carthusia Lady is rated 3.98/5 from 134 votes; Delonix is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Carthusia Lady for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Delonix for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Carthusia Lady or Delonix?

Carthusia Lady lasts longest (Carthusia Lady 64/100, Delonix 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carthusia Lady or Delonix?

Carthusia Lady projects furthest (Carthusia Lady 64/100, Delonix 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carthusia Lady and Delonix smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Oakmoss and Tolu Balsam.

Is Carthusia Lady or Delonix better for summer or winter?

Carthusia Lady suits daytime wear; Delonix suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carthusia Lady and Delonix?

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. Delonix has top notes of Cinnamon Leaf, Green Mango and Bergamot, heart notes of Delonix, Ylang-Ylang and Hyacinth, a base of Tolu Balsam, Oakmoss and Cedar.