Fragrance comparison

Delicata vs Carnaval

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Delicata

Above

4.754 votes

Rank #46,665 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Carnaval

Al-Jazeera Perfumes

5.002 votes

Rank #46,259 White FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carnaval takes 3 of 4 categories.

Delicata
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Carnaval
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Delicata1/4

Carnaval3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DelicataAbove

CarnavalAl-Jazeera Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityCarnaval

SillageCarnaval

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value38

Category winnerDelicataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

floral77%

woody69%

earthy61%

white floral100%

fruity91%

sweet83%

woody74%

vanilla65%

tuberose56%

Scent match65%Closely related · both white floral, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearCassisRaspberryChampaca

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineIrisVanilla

Base

CaramelVanilla BeanPatchouli

Top

PearRaspberry

Heart

Orange BlossomTuberoseJasmine

Base

Vanilla BeanWoody NotesPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPear, Raspberry, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,665

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,259

PerfumerFanny Bal

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCarnavalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Delicata by Above is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women. Delicata was launched in 2019. Top notes are Pear, Cassis, Raspberry and Champaca; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Iris and Vanilla; base notes are Caramel, Vanilla Bean and Patchouli.

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Carnaval by Al-Jazeera Perfumes is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. Carnaval was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Fanny Bal. Top notes are Pear and Raspberry; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Jasmine; base notes are Vanilla Bean, Woody Notes and Patchouli.

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, Delicata or Carnaval?

Carnaval takes 3 of 4 categories. Delicata is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Carnaval is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Delicata for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Carnaval for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Delicata or Carnaval?

Carnaval lasts longest (Carnaval 60/100, Delicata 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Delicata or Carnaval?

Carnaval projects furthest (Carnaval 100/100, Delicata 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Delicata and Carnaval smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Pear, Raspberry, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is Delicata or Carnaval better for summer or winter?

Delicata suits daytime wear; Carnaval suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Delicata and Carnaval?

Delicata has top notes of Pear, Cassis, Raspberry and Champaca, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Iris and Vanilla, a base of Caramel, Vanilla Bean and Patchouli. Carnaval has top notes of Pear and Raspberry, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla Bean, Woody Notes and Patchouli.