Fragrance comparison

Carve On vs Oligarch

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,235 ratings analysed

Carve On

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7633 votes

Rank #33,574 AromaticLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Oligarch

Roja Dove

4.371,202 votes

Rank #154 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oligarch takes 4 of 7 categories.

Carve On
Choose it for a aromatic and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oligarch
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Carve On3/7

Oligarch4/7

Ratings & consensus: Oligarch
Community sentiment: Oligarch
Longevity: Oligarch
Sillage & projection: Carve On
Value for money: Carve On
Versatility: Carve On
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oligarch

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carve OnAlexandria Fragrances

OligarchRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 26%Had 10%Want 63%

4.37/ 5 · 1,202 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerOligarchRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

15%Like

3%Ok

30%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

60%Love

27%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

708 votes

Category winnerOligarchMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityOligarch

SillageCarve On

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value39

Category winnerCarve OnBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

leather92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

soft spicy69%

woody61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

leather61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

MateLeatherClary Sagejuniper berryGrassBirchIrisPink PepperAmberTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LemonBergamotLimeLavenderThyme

Heart

Black CurrantAppleOrange BlossomChampacaJasmineCoconutLily

Base

juniper berryBirchPink PepperCedarOakmossAmberTonka BeanMate

InformationalShared notesMate, juniper berry, Birch and Pink Pepper. 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

Summer31

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer93

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCarve OnMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men80

Unisex16

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,574

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#154

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews233

Category winnerOligarchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carve On is a dry, aromatic leather with a green edge and a smoky undertone. Juniper, pink pepper and clary sage keep the opening brisk, then birch, iris and leather give it a rugged, slightly animalic feel before amber and tonka soften the dry-down. It suits shoppers who like bold leather scents with outdoorsy textur…

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Oligarch is a polished citrus chypre with the bright, bitter sparkle of lemon, bergamot and lime up front, then a smoother core of black currant, herbs and woods. It often reads refined, masculine and tailored rather than loud. If you already enjoy Terre d'Hermes, this sits in a similar space but usually feels richer,…

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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, Carve On or Oligarch?

Oligarch takes 4 of 7 categories. Carve On is rated 3.76/5 from 33 votes; Oligarch is rated 4.37/5 from 1,202 votes. Choose Carve On for a aromatic and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oligarch for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Carve On or Oligarch?

Oligarch lasts longest (Oligarch 77/100, Carve On 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carve On or Oligarch?

Carve On projects furthest (Carve On 79/100, Oligarch 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carve On and Oligarch smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and leather accords. Common notes include Mate, juniper berry, Birch and Pink Pepper.

Is Carve On or Oligarch better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oligarch is the stronger pick. For winter, Carve On is the stronger pick. Carve On suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carve On and Oligarch?

Carve On features Mate, Leather, Clary Sage, juniper berry and Grass. Oligarch has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Lime and Lavender, heart notes of Black Currant, Apple, Orange Blossom and Champaca, a base of juniper berry, Birch, Pink Pepper and Cedar.