Fragrance comparison

The Carlyle vs Grapefruit Lime

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 108 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Carlyle

DS&Durga · 2023

4.0039 votes

Rank #23,198 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Grapefruit Lime

The 7 Virtues

3.6869 votes

Rank #18,266 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Carlyle takes 4 of 7 categories.

The Carlyle
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Grapefruit Lime
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

The Carlyle4/7

Grapefruit Lime3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The CarlyleDS&Durga

Grapefruit LimeThe 7 Virtues

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%

3.68/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 28%Had 13%Want 59%

Category winnerThe CarlyleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

33%Like

26%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

16%Love

58%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerThe CarlyleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityThe Carlyle

SillageGrapefruit Lime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value46

Category winnerGrapefruit LimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

green74%

mossy65%

powdery56%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

green48%

aromatic30%

Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LimeBergamotNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Lime (Linden) BlossomHoneysuckleRose

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodMossHay

Top

LimeGrapefruitPetitgrainLemonBasilOrange

Heart

Green TeaBambooCuminJuniperLily-of-the-ValleyNeroli

Base

CedarMossSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesLime, Neroli, Sandalwood and Moss. Durations are only published for The Carlyle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall73

Winter36

Day100

Night62

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerThe CarlyleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex86

Women7

Men7

Unisex63

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,198

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched2023

Reviews6

Overall rank#18,266

PerfumerAngela Stavrevska

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerGrapefruit LimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Grapefruit Lime opens bright and tart, with juicy lime and grapefruit pushed by a green, slightly spicy edge. It smells clean, crisp and outdoorsy rather than sugary, then settles into a drier woody base with a soft musky feel. It suits spring and summer best, especially if you like citrus scents with some texture. Sa…

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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, The Carlyle or Grapefruit Lime?

The Carlyle takes 4 of 7 categories. The Carlyle is rated 4.00/5 from 39 votes; Grapefruit Lime is rated 3.68/5 from 69 votes. Choose The Carlyle for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Grapefruit Lime for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, The Carlyle or Grapefruit Lime?

The Carlyle lasts longest (The Carlyle 58/100, Grapefruit Lime 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Carlyle or Grapefruit Lime?

Projection is very close: Grapefruit Lime 47/100, The Carlyle 45/100 for sillage.

Do The Carlyle and Grapefruit Lime smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Neroli, Sandalwood and Moss.

Is The Carlyle or Grapefruit Lime better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Carlyle is the stronger pick. For winter, The Carlyle is the stronger pick. The Carlyle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Carlyle and Grapefruit Lime?

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. Grapefruit Lime has top notes of Lime, Grapefruit, Petitgrain and Lemon, heart notes of Green Tea, Bamboo, Cumin and Juniper, a base of Cedar, Moss, Sandalwood and Amber.