It's Me For Him vs So Hooked on Carmella
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
So Hooked on Carmella takes 6 of 7 categories.
It's Me For HimChoose it for a balsamic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
So Hooked on CarmellaChoose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
It's Me For Him1/7
So Hooked on Carmella6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- So Hooked on Carmella
- Community sentiment
- So Hooked on Carmella
- Longevity
- So Hooked on Carmella
- Sillage & projection
- So Hooked on Carmella
- Value for money
- So Hooked on Carmella
- Versatility
- It's Me For Him
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- So Hooked on Carmella
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
It's Me For HimJacomoSo Hooked on CarmellaBenefitWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.55/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 41%Had 13%Want 46%
3.85/ 5 · 668 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
Category winnerSo Hooked on CarmellaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
38%Like
8%Ok
28%Dislike
3%Hate
40 votes
40%Love
45%Like
1%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
613 votes
Category winnerSo Hooked on CarmellaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySo Hooked on Carmella
SillageSo Hooked on Carmella
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSo Hooked on CarmellaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothbalsamic100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
vanilla100%
powdery88%
white floral77%
amber65%
sweet53%
woody42%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both powdery, woody and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AniseAmalfi LemonGrapefruit
Heart
MarigoldPatchouliLavenderVioletJasmine
Base
Brazilian RosewoodAmberVanilleMusk
Top
RhubarbAmalfi LemonGrapefruit
Heart
Tiare FlowerCyclamenPeony
Base
VanilleAmberSandalwood
InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Grapefruit, Amber and Vanille. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer29
Fall71
Winter29
Day100
Night47
Spring34
Summer27
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerIt's Me For HimMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,436
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#1,730
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews92
Category winnerSo Hooked on CarmellaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIt's Me For Him by Jacomo opens with a crisp, aromatic blend of anise and grapefruit. This woody floral musk scent settles into a balanced heart of lavender and patchouli, supported by a warm base of Brazilian rosewood and vanilla. It is a versatile, everyday fragrance for men who appreciate subtle, clean transitions …
Reviews →So Hooked on Carmella by Benefit is a sweet gourmand fragrance built around a core of creamy vanilla and rich caramel. Released in 2010, this oriental floral centers on tiare flower and rhubarb notes. It creates a warm, comforting aura perfect for cooler weather, appealing to those who enjoy foody, dessert-like scents…
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, It's Me For Him or So Hooked on Carmella?
So Hooked on Carmella takes 6 of 7 categories. It's Me For Him is rated 3.55/5 from 40 votes; So Hooked on Carmella is rated 3.85/5 from 668 votes. Choose It's Me For Him for a balsamic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose So Hooked on Carmella for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, It's Me For Him or So Hooked on Carmella?
So Hooked on Carmella lasts longest (So Hooked on Carmella 76/100, It's Me For Him 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, It's Me For Him or So Hooked on Carmella?
So Hooked on Carmella projects furthest (So Hooked on Carmella 64/100, It's Me For Him 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do It's Me For Him and So Hooked on Carmella smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit, Amber and Vanille.
Is It's Me For Him or So Hooked on Carmella better for summer or winter?
For summer, It's Me For Him is the stronger pick. For winter, So Hooked on Carmella is the stronger pick. It's Me For Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in It's Me For Him and So Hooked on Carmella?
It's Me For Him has top notes of Anise, Amalfi Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Marigold, Patchouli, Lavender and Violet, a base of Brazilian Rosewood, Amber, Vanille and Musk. So Hooked on Carmella has top notes of Rhubarb, Amalfi Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Tiare Flower, Cyclamen and Peony, a base of Vanille, Amber and Sandalwood.
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