The Carlyle vs Gravity Plus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gravity Plus takes 3 of 5 categories.
The CarlyleChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gravity PlusChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
The Carlyle2/5
Gravity Plus3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- The Carlyle
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gravity Plus
- Sillage & projection
- Gravity Plus
- Value for money
- Gravity Plus
- 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
The CarlyleDS&DurgaGravity PlusThe World In ScentsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 39 votes
Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%
3.54/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%
Category winnerThe CarlyleRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
33%Like
26%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
39 votes
38%Love
23%Like
0%Ok
31%Dislike
8%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGravity Plus
SillageGravity Plus
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGravity PlusBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody91%
fresh spicy83%
green74%
mossy65%
powdery56%
citrus100%
green92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
oud61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
LimeBergamotNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
Lime (Linden) BlossomHoneysuckleRose
Base5-7 hrs
SandalwoodMossHay
Top
BergamotLimeLemonNeroliGalbanum
Heart
LavenderHayHoneyCognac
Base
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaAgarwood (Oud)MuskTonka BeanAmber
InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Neroli and Hay. Durations are only published for The Carlyle, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall73
Winter36
Day100
Night62
Spring71
Summer29
Fall100
Winter71
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,285
PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz
Launched2023
Reviews6
Overall rank#64,693
PerfumerMark St Marie
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe CarlyleHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe 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 …
Reviews →Gravity Plus by The World In Scents pulls a sharp u-turn on classic barbershop formulas. It opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, lime, and bitter galbanum, cutting through the air like crisp autumn morning chill. Soon after, lavender and dry hay roll in alongside sweet honey and warm cognac, lending a dirty, herbal c…
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, The Carlyle or Gravity Plus?
Gravity Plus takes 3 of 5 categories. The Carlyle is rated 4.00/5 from 39 votes; Gravity Plus is rated 3.54/5 from 13 votes. Choose The Carlyle for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gravity Plus for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, The Carlyle or Gravity Plus?
Gravity Plus lasts longest (Gravity Plus 88/100, The Carlyle 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Carlyle or Gravity Plus?
Gravity Plus projects furthest (Gravity Plus 59/100, The Carlyle 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Carlyle and Gravity Plus smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Neroli and Hay.
Is The Carlyle or Gravity Plus better for summer or winter?
The Carlyle suits daytime wear; Gravity Plus suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Carlyle and Gravity Plus?
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. Gravity Plus has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Lavender, Hay, Honey and Cognac, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Tonka Bean.
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