Fragrance comparison

Carthusia Lady vs Ottomane

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 234 ratings analysed

Carthusia Lady

Carthusia

3.98134 votes

Rank #11,865 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Ottomane

Ulric de Varens

4.13100 votes

Rank #12,866 SweetHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ottomane takes 5 of 7 categories.

Carthusia Lady
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ottomane
Choose it for a sweet and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Carthusia Lady2/7

Ottomane5/7

Ratings & consensus: Ottomane
Community sentiment: Ottomane
Longevity: Ottomane
Sillage & projection: Ottomane
Value for money: Ottomane
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

OttomaneUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 36%Had 12%Want 52%

4.13/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 32%Had 25%Want 43%

Category winnerOttomaneRating 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

33%Love

55%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

100 votes

Category winnerOttomaneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityOttomane

SillageOttomane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value84

Category winnerOttomaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

rose61%

sweet100%

honey92%

woody84%

floral77%

white floral69%

balsamic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral, woody and white floral

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

GardeniaMarigoldLilacRose

Heart2-4 hrs

White HoneyPeachCoconut

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRose, Lilac, Gardenia and Peach. Durations are only published for Ottomane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer47

Fall81

Winter41

Day100

Night55

Spring32

Summer24

Fall100

Winter76

Day100

Night79

Category winnerCarthusia LadyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Date 33%Casual 31%Work 19%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,865

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#12,866

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

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 →

Ottomane by Ulric de Varens delivers a golden blast of vintage French perfumery from 1993. The first spritz unleashes an unmistakable burst of bitter marigold alongside waxy gardenia and cool lilac blossoms. Give it five minutes to settle. Once the initial alcohol evaporates, a thick pool of white honey coats ripe pea…

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 Ottomane?

Ottomane takes 5 of 7 categories. Carthusia Lady is rated 3.98/5 from 134 votes; Ottomane is rated 4.13/5 from 100 votes. Choose Carthusia Lady for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ottomane for a sweet and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carthusia Lady or Ottomane?

Ottomane lasts longest (Ottomane 73/100, Carthusia Lady 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carthusia Lady or Ottomane?

Ottomane projects furthest (Ottomane 67/100, Carthusia Lady 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carthusia Lady and Ottomane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Lilac, Gardenia and Peach.

Is Carthusia Lady or Ottomane better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Carthusia Lady and Ottomane?

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. Ottomane has top notes of Gardenia, Marigold, Lilac and Rose, heart notes of White Honey, Peach and Coconut, a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli.