Fragrance comparison

Rodi vs Carmen

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

Rodi

Varriale Profumi

4.002 votes

Rank #61,347 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Carmen

Nimere Parfums

3.8138 votes

Rank #11,834 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carmen takes 3 of 4 categories.

Rodi
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Carmen
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Rodi1/4

Carmen3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RodiVarriale Profumi

CarmenNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

3.81/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 20%Had 17%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

32%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityCarmen

SillageCarmen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value25

Category winnerRodiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

cinnamon77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

sweet77%

smoky69%

woody61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CinnamonBergamotTobacco

Heart2-4 hrs

Tonka BeanAgarwoodVanillaLeather

Base6-8+ hrs

MyrrhPrecious WoodsMusk

Top

CardamomSpicy NotesBergamot

Heart

PearYlang-YlangJasmineRose

Base

Tolu BalsamBirchCastoreumOakmossMyrrhTobaccoBenzoinLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tobacco and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Rodi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Spring13

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 37%Casual 26%Work 21%Party 16%

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,347

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,834

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerCarmenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Varriale Profumi Rodi introduces itself with a sharp flash of zesty bergamot alongside dry pipe tobacco and warm ground cinnamon. The opening bite softens quickly. Within twenty minutes, a rich heart of creamy vanilla, toasted tonka bean, and supple dark leather takes over, rounded out by a smooth touch of agarwood. I…

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Carmen by Nimere Parfums creates an intense, resinous portrait of a dramatic scent. It opens with sharp cardamom and spicy notes, settling into a dark, complex base of tobacco, tolu balsam, and birch. Designed for those who appreciate bold, character-driven fragrances, it thrives in cool autumn weather when you want a…

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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, Rodi or Carmen?

Carmen takes 3 of 4 categories. Rodi is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Carmen is rated 3.81/5 from 38 votes. Choose Rodi for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Carmen for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rodi or Carmen?

Carmen lasts longest (Carmen 83/100, Rodi 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rodi or Carmen?

Carmen projects furthest (Carmen 65/100, Rodi 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rodi and Carmen smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tobacco and Myrrh.

Is Rodi or Carmen better for summer or winter?

Rodi suits evening wear; Carmen suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rodi and Carmen?

Rodi has top notes of Cinnamon, Bergamot and Tobacco, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Agarwood, Vanilla and Leather, a base of Myrrh, Precious Woods and Musk. Carmen has top notes of Cardamom, Spicy Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Pear, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Tolu Balsam, Birch, Castoreum and Oakmoss.