Fragrance comparison

Carthusia Lady vs Emerald Isle

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 194 ratings analysed

4 wins

Carthusia Lady

Carthusia

3.98134 votes

Rank #12,429 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Emerald Isle

Parfums Vintage

3.9560 votes

Rank #16,782 OzonicCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carthusia Lady takes 4 of 7 categories.

Carthusia Lady
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Emerald Isle
Choose it for a ozonic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Carthusia Lady4/7

Emerald Isle2/7

Ratings & consensus: Carthusia Lady
Community sentiment: Carthusia Lady
Longevity: Emerald Isle
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Emerald Isle
Versatility: Carthusia Lady
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

Emerald IsleParfums Vintage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 36%Had 12%Want 52%

3.95/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 33%Had 16%Want 50%

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

50%Love

20%Like

7%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerCarthusia LadyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityEmerald Isle

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value53

Category winnerEmerald IsleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

rose61%

ozonic100%

citrus92%

aquatic84%

powdery77%

iris69%

woody61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both powdery 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

Top20 to 30 minutes

Violet LeafLemon VerbenaMint

Heart3 to 4 hours

IrisLavenderGeraniumBergamot

Base4 to 6 hours

AmbergrisSandalwoodWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Violet Leaf and Iris. Durations are only published for Emerald Isle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer47

Fall81

Winter41

Day100

Night55

Spring100

Summer77

Fall63

Winter20

Day100

Night44

Category winnerCarthusia LadyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,429

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#16,782

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews16

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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Emerald Isle by Parfums Vintage is a fresh aromatic fragrance built around crisp greenery and classic barbershop nuances. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lemon verbena, crushed mint, and ozonic violet leaf that creates an immediate cool sensation. As the initial brightness settles, powdery iris, lavender, and fl…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Carthusia Lady or Emerald Isle?

Carthusia Lady takes 4 of 7 categories. Carthusia Lady is rated 3.98/5 from 134 votes; Emerald Isle is rated 3.95/5 from 60 votes. Choose Carthusia Lady for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Emerald Isle for a ozonic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carthusia Lady or Emerald Isle?

Emerald Isle lasts longest (Emerald Isle 68/100, Carthusia Lady 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carthusia Lady or Emerald Isle?

Projection is very close: Carthusia Lady 64/100, Emerald Isle 64/100 for sillage.

Do Carthusia Lady and Emerald Isle smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Violet Leaf and Iris.

Is Carthusia Lady or Emerald Isle better for summer or winter?

For summer, Emerald Isle is the stronger pick. For winter, Carthusia Lady is the stronger pick. Carthusia Lady suits daytime wear; Emerald Isle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carthusia Lady and Emerald Isle?

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. Emerald Isle has top notes of Violet Leaf, Lemon Verbena and Mint, heart notes of Iris, Lavender, Geranium and Bergamot, a base of Ambergris, Sandalwood and White Musk.