Fragrance comparison

Mini Liberty vs Carried Away

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 474 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mini Liberty

Ulric de Varens

4.3611 votes

Rank #38,985 TuberoseWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Carried Away

Bath & Body Works · 2023

3.90463 votes

Rank #29,115 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mini Liberty takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mini Liberty
Choose it for a tuberose and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Carried Away
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mini Liberty3/4

Carried Away1/4

Ratings & consensus: Mini Liberty
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mini Liberty
Sillage & projection: Mini Liberty
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Carried Away

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mini LibertyUlric de Varens

Carried AwayBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 21%Had 23%Want 55%

3.90/ 5 · 463 votes

Have 48%Had 33%Want 20%

Category winnerMini LibertyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

27%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

463 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMini Liberty

SillageMini Liberty

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value73

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tuberose100%

white floral88%

citrus77%

green65%

animalic53%

musky42%

fruity100%

citrus90%

sweet80%

floral70%

powdery60%

white floral50%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangePomegranate

Heart1.5-3 hrs

TuberoseTeaFreesia

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVanillaSandalwood

Top

RaspberryPearAmalfi LemonBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

FreesiaJasmineTuberoseViolet

Base

VanilleSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Tuberose, Freesia and Musk. Durations are only published for Mini Liberty, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer64

Fall0

Winter18

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 42%Work 33%Date 16%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,985

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#29,115

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2023

Reviews0

Category winnerCarried AwayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mini Liberty by Ulric de Varens is a bright, easygoing floral fragrance designed for warm daytime wear. You get a quick burst of juicy mandarin orange and tart pomegranate right out of the nozzle. It feels energetic. Then, creamy tuberose and airy freesia step forward alongside a gentle green tea note that keeps the w…

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Carried Away by Bath and Body Works is a fruity, floral scent designed for daily wear. Centered on a sweet pear and raspberry pairing, it settles into a clean, aquatic profile that feels bright for warm days. This release provides a refreshing option for those who enjoy accessible, sweet-leaning fragrances in spring o…

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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, Mini Liberty or Carried Away?

Mini Liberty takes 3 of 4 categories. Mini Liberty is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes; Carried Away is rated 3.90/5 from 463 votes. Choose Mini Liberty for a tuberose and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Carried Away for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mini Liberty or Carried Away?

Mini Liberty lasts longest (Mini Liberty 57/100, Carried Away 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Liberty or Carried Away?

Mini Liberty projects furthest (Mini Liberty 66/100, Carried Away 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Liberty and Carried Away smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Tuberose, Freesia and Musk.

Is Mini Liberty or Carried Away better for summer or winter?

Mini Liberty suits daytime wear; Carried Away suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mini Liberty and Carried Away?

Mini Liberty has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Pomegranate, heart notes of Tuberose, Tea and Freesia, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Carried Away has top notes of Raspberry, Pear, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine, Tuberose and Violet, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood and Musk.