Fragrance comparison

Carthusia Lady vs Forever Vera

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 270 ratings analysed

5 wins

Carthusia Lady

Carthusia

3.98134 votes

Rank #11,677 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Forever Vera

Vera Wang

3.86136 votes

Rank #32,729 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carthusia Lady takes 5 of 7 categories.

Carthusia Lady
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Forever Vera
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Carthusia Lady5/7

Forever Vera2/7

Ratings & consensus: Carthusia Lady
Community sentiment: Forever Vera
Longevity: Carthusia Lady
Sillage & projection: Carthusia Lady
Value for money: Forever Vera
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

Forever VeraVera Wang

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 36%Had 12%Want 52%

3.86/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

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

25%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

136 votes

Category winnerForever VeraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCarthusia Lady

SillageCarthusia Lady

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value62

Category winnerForever VeraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

rose61%

powdery100%

woody92%

floral84%

iris77%

sweet69%

musky61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, woody and powdery

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

White PeachGardeniaCoconut Nectar

Heart2-4 hrs

LilacIrisRum

Base5-8 hrs

SandalwoodMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLilac, Gardenia, Iris and Musk. Durations are only published for Forever Vera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer47

Fall81

Winter41

Day100

Night55

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day100

Night29

Category winnerCarthusia LadyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 39%Work 36%Date 18%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,677

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#32,729

PerfumerHonorine Blanc

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

Reviews →

Forever Vera by Vera Wang delivers a soft, powdery floral experience centered on dewy lilac and velvety white peach. The initial burst brings juicy fruit nectar tempered by creamy gardenia petals, though a quick flash of perfumer alcohol appears for the first three minutes before settling down. As the scent warms on y…

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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 Forever Vera?

Carthusia Lady takes 5 of 7 categories. Carthusia Lady is rated 3.98/5 from 134 votes; Forever Vera is rated 3.86/5 from 136 votes. Choose Carthusia Lady for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Forever Vera for a powdery and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carthusia Lady or Forever Vera?

Carthusia Lady lasts longest (Carthusia Lady 64/100, Forever Vera 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carthusia Lady or Forever Vera?

Carthusia Lady projects furthest (Carthusia Lady 64/100, Forever Vera 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carthusia Lady and Forever Vera smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lilac, Gardenia, Iris and Musk.

Is Carthusia Lady or Forever Vera better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Carthusia Lady and Forever Vera?

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. Forever Vera has top notes of White Peach, Gardenia and Coconut Nectar, heart notes of Lilac, Iris and Rum, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Tonka Bean.