Fragrance comparison

Carthusia Lady vs Masaki Shiro

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 2,296 ratings analysed

4 wins

Carthusia Lady

Carthusia

3.98134 votes

Rank #11,775 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Masaki Shiro

Masaki Matsushima

3.822,162 votes

Rank #7,561 PowderyFloral

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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Masaki Shiro
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Carthusia Lady4/7

Masaki Shiro3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carthusia LadyCarthusia

Masaki ShiroMasaki Matsushima

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 36%Had 12%Want 52%

3.82/ 5 · 2,162 votes

Have 65%Had 35%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

23%Love

53%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

2,162 votes

Category winnerMasaki ShiroMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCarthusia Lady

SillageCarthusia Lady

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value68

Category winnerMasaki ShiroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

rose61%

powdery100%

floral86%

musky72%

iris58%

fresh44%

woody30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both floral, 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

Top15-30 mins

Cotton FlowerCyclamen

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisRose

Base5-8 hrs

White MuskSpruce

InformationalShared notesRose, Cyclamen and Iris. Durations are only published for Masaki Shiro, 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

Winter37

Day100

Night26

Category winnerCarthusia LadyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

Work 41%Casual 38%Date 14%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,775

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#7,561

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Category winnerMasaki ShiroHigher 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 →

Masaki Shiro by Masaki Matsushima smells like fresh white linen drying under a cool northern sun. The opening delivers a crisp flash of cyclamen and airy cotton flower that immediately feels like luxury bath soap. As it warms on skin, powdery iris and a quiet petal rose create a soothing cosmetic cream texture. Crisp …

Reviews →

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 Masaki Shiro?

Carthusia Lady takes 4 of 7 categories. Carthusia Lady is rated 3.98/5 from 134 votes; Masaki Shiro is rated 3.82/5 from 2,162 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 Masaki Shiro for a powdery and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carthusia Lady or Masaki Shiro?

Carthusia Lady lasts longest (Carthusia Lady 64/100, Masaki Shiro 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carthusia Lady or Masaki Shiro?

Carthusia Lady projects furthest (Carthusia Lady 64/100, Masaki Shiro 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carthusia Lady and Masaki Shiro smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Cyclamen and Iris.

Is Carthusia Lady or Masaki Shiro 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; Masaki Shiro suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carthusia Lady and Masaki Shiro?

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. Masaki Shiro has top notes of Cotton Flower and Cyclamen, heart notes of Iris and Rose, a base of White Musk and Spruce.