Decade vs Carbon Sapphire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Carbon Sapphire takes 5 of 7 categories.
DecadeChoose it for a rose and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Carbon SapphireChoose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Decade2/7
Carbon Sapphire5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Carbon Sapphire
- Community sentiment
- Carbon Sapphire
- Longevity
- Carbon Sapphire
- Sillage & projection
- Carbon Sapphire
- Value for money
- Decade
- Versatility
- Decade
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Carbon Sapphire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DecadeBoadicea the VictoriousCarbon SapphireBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 37%Had 19%Want 44%
4.61/ 5 · 87 votes
Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%
Category winnerCarbon SapphireRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
24%Like
10%Ok
9%Dislike
7%Hate
58 votes
72%Love
18%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
1%Hate
87 votes
Category winnerCarbon SapphireMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCarbon Sapphire
SillageCarbon Sapphire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDecadeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
fresh92%
floral84%
woody77%
aldehydic69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
rose92%
oud84%
warm spicy77%
amber69%
earthy61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both rose and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bulgarian RoseAldehydesPineappleSaffronBergamot
Heart
Rose de MaiGeraniumHedioneViolet
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberPatchouli
Top
Bulgarian RoseGeraniumPalisander RosewoodEgyptian Jasmine
Heart
Rose de MaiSaffron
Base
Agarwood (Oud)Crystal AmberCypriol Oil or NagarmothaMuskSandalwoodGuaiac WoodCashmere WoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Saffron, Rose de Mai and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring96
Summer48
Fall100
Winter36
Day100
Night88
Spring77
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerDecadeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,132
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#5,530
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerCarbon SapphireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDecade by Boadicea the Victorious centers on a sharp Bulgarian rose brightened by tart pineapple and crisp aldehydes. It opens with an immediate burst of sparkling citrus and warm saffron before yielding to a floral heart of Rose de Mai, herbal geranium, and dewy violet. As the scent settles on skin, smoky guaiac wood…
Reviews →Carbon Sapphire opens with a sharp burst of Bulgarian rose and herbal geranium before settling into a dense heart of Rose de Mai and bittersweet saffron. As the fragrance warms on skin, smoky Oud Assafi combines with earthy cypriol oil, dark guaiac wood, and dry amber to create a heavy resinous aura. The texture feels…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Decade or Carbon Sapphire?
Carbon Sapphire takes 5 of 7 categories. Decade is rated 4.02/5 from 58 votes; Carbon Sapphire is rated 4.61/5 from 87 votes. Choose Decade for a rose and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Carbon Sapphire for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Decade or Carbon Sapphire?
Carbon Sapphire lasts longest (Carbon Sapphire 83/100, Decade 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Decade or Carbon Sapphire?
Carbon Sapphire projects furthest (Carbon Sapphire 72/100, Decade 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Decade and Carbon Sapphire smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and woody accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Saffron, Rose de Mai and Geranium.
Is Decade or Carbon Sapphire better for summer or winter?
For summer, Decade is the stronger pick. For winter, Carbon Sapphire is the stronger pick. Decade suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Decade and Carbon Sapphire?
Decade has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Aldehydes, Pineapple and Saffron, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Geranium, Hedione and Violet, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amber. Carbon Sapphire has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Geranium, Palisander Rosewood and Egyptian Jasmine, heart notes of Rose de Mai and Saffron, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Crystal Amber, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Musk.
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