Fragrance comparison

Cocktail vs Testardo Caraсte

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 201 ratings analysed

2 wins

Cocktail

Lush

3.66197 votes

Rank #7,134 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Testardo Caraсte

Pola

4.254 votes

Rank #50,969 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cocktail takes 2 of 3 categories.

Cocktail
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Testardo Caraсte
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cocktail2/3

Testardo Caraсte1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cocktail
Sillage & projection: Testardo Caraсte
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cocktail

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CocktailLush

Testardo CaraсtePola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 197 votes

Have 55%Had 16%Want 30%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 17%Had 30%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

45%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

168 votes

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityCocktail

SillageTestardo Caraсte

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

woody77%

citrus69%

yellow floral61%

citrus100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

fresh48%

sweet30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Ylang-YlangLavenderGeraniumoak mossJasmineAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotSandalwoodCitrusesCinnamonRose

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CitrusesOrangeWoody NotesBergamotYlang-YlangJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Jasmine, Bergamot and Citruses. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex36

Women60

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,134

PerfumerMark Constantine

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#50,969

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCocktailHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cocktail by Lush is a bold, old-school floral with a sharp green edge. Ylang-ylang, jasmine, lavender and oakmoss do most of the talking, so it can open soapy, herbal or even a little strange before settling into something softer, woody and powdery. This suits wearers who enjoy character over easy prettiness. If you l…

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Pola Testardo Caracte opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and bitter orange that feels bright and clean for warm spring mornings. As the initial citrus bite simmers down, jasmine and ylang-ylang introduce a soft floral layer over a dry cedarwood base. It wears light on skin, making it a natural choice for casual day …

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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, Cocktail or Testardo Caraсte?

Cocktail takes 2 of 3 categories. Cocktail is rated 3.66/5 from 197 votes; Testardo Caraсte is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Cocktail for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Testardo Caraсte for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cocktail or Testardo Caraсte?

Cocktail lasts longest (Cocktail 71/100, Testardo Caraсte 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cocktail or Testardo Caraсte?

Testardo Caraсte projects furthest (Testardo Caraсte 75/100, Cocktail 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cocktail and Testardo Caraсte smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Bergamot and Citruses.

Is Cocktail or Testardo Caraсte better for summer or winter?

Testardo Caraсte suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cocktail and Testardo Caraсte?

Cocktail features Ylang-Ylang, Lavender, Geranium, oak moss and Jasmine. Testardo Caraсte features Citruses, Orange, Woody Notes, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang.