Fragrance comparison

Eau 21 vs Good Karma

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

3 wins

Eau 21

Aimee de Mars Parfums

3.6532 votes

Rank #20,030 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Good Karma

The Good Scent

4.506 votes

Rank #35,340 FruityTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau 21 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Eau 21
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Good Karma
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eau 213/4

Good Karma1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau 21
Sillage & projection: Eau 21
Value for money: Good Karma
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau 21

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau 21Aimee de Mars Parfums

Good KarmaThe Good Scent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 21%Had 21%Want 57%

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 54%Had 2%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityEau 21

SillageEau 21

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value75

Category winnerGood KarmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

green60%

mossy50%

fruity100%

tropical92%

woody84%

citrus77%

fresh69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotMintBasil

Heart

CedarSandalwoodOakmoss

Base

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Top

KiwiLemongrassBasil

Heart

SandalwoodPetrichor

Base

—

InformationalShared notesBasil and Sandalwood. 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

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men14

Unisex0

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,030

PerfumerValerie Demars

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#35,340

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEau 21Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau 21 is a light, brisk citrus aromatic with a woody, mossy base. Lemon, bergamot, mint and basil give it a cool green opening, then cedar, sandalwood and oakmoss keep it clean, dry and slightly earthy. It reads as easy, natural and understated rather than bold. If you like fresh fragrances that stay close to the ski…

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Good Karma by The Good Scent opens with a sharp burst of tart kiwi, green lemongrass, and crushed basil. The initial spray feels crisp and zesty before settling into a softer fruity middle layer with hints of pink apple and heliotrope. As it warms on skin, a subtle dampness reminiscent of garden petrichor emerges alon…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eau 21 or Good Karma?

Eau 21 takes 3 of 4 categories. Eau 21 is rated 3.65/5 from 32 votes; Good Karma is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Eau 21 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Good Karma for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau 21 or Good Karma?

Eau 21 lasts longest (Eau 21 62/100, Good Karma 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau 21 or Good Karma?

Projection is very close: Eau 21 51/100, Good Karma 50/100 for sillage.

Do Eau 21 and Good Karma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil and Sandalwood.

Is Eau 21 or Good Karma better for summer or winter?

Eau 21 suits daytime wear; Good Karma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau 21 and Good Karma?

Eau 21 has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Mint and Basil, heart notes of Cedar, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Good Karma has top notes of Kiwi, Lemongrass and Basil, heart notes of Sandalwood and Petrichor.