Fragrance comparison

Sublime vs The Carlyle

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 39 ratings analysed

2 wins

Sublime

Ajne

—0 votes

Rank #73,161 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

The Carlyle

DS&Durga · 2023

4.0039 votes

Rank #23,124 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sublime takes 2 of 3 categories.

Sublime
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
The Carlyle
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sublime2/3

The Carlyle1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SublimeAjne

The CarlyleDS&Durga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

4.00/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

36%Love

33%Like

26%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySublime

SillageSublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value30

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus88%

sweet77%

woody65%

powdery53%

yellow floral42%

citrus100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

green74%

mossy65%

powdery56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lime

Heart

Lime (Linden) Blossom

Base

VanillaWoody Notes

Top15-30 mins

LimeBergamotNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Lime (Linden) BlossomHoneysuckleRose

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodMossHay

InformationalShared notesLime and Lime (Linden) Blossom. Durations are only published for The Carlyle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall73

Winter36

Day100

Night62

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men7

Unisex86

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,124

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched2023

Reviews6

Category winnerThe CarlyleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sublime by Ajne is a lime-forward citrus gourmand that quickly turns softer and creamier on skin. The opening reads like fresh lime zest and juice, then a gentle linden blossom nuance smooths the edges before the dry-down settles into vanilla with a light, clean woodiness. If you like bright citrus with a comforting v…

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The Carlyle opens with an immediate splash of tart lime and cold bergamot. It feels like an icy gin cocktail ordered on a warm afternoon. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens as sunny linden blossom and sweet honeysuckle take over the heart. The base reveals sun-dried hay, crisp green moss, and smooth …

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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 lasts longer, Sublime or The Carlyle?

They last about the same: Sublime 60/100, The Carlyle 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Sublime or The Carlyle?

Sublime projects furthest (Sublime 50/100, The Carlyle 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sublime and The Carlyle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lime and Lime (Linden) Blossom.

Is Sublime or The Carlyle better for summer or winter?

The Carlyle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sublime and The Carlyle?

Sublime has top notes of Lime, heart notes of Lime (Linden) Blossom, a base of Vanilla and Woody Notes. The Carlyle has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Lime (Linden) Blossom, Honeysuckle and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Moss and Hay.