The Carlyle vs Valcan
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Carlyle takes 3 of 4 categories.
The CarlyleChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ValcanChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The Carlyle3/4
Valcan1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Carlyle
- Sillage & projection
- The Carlyle
- Value for money
- Valcan
- 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&DurgaValcanKaneboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 39 votes
Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%
4.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 62%Had 8%Want 31%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
33%Like
26%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
39 votes
60%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Carlyle
SillageThe Carlyle
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerValcanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody91%
fresh spicy83%
green74%
mossy65%
powdery56%
citrus100%
aromatic91%
woody83%
green74%
fresh spicy65%
floral56%
Scent match55%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
BergamotLemonLimeGreen NotesAldehydes
Heart
CarnationBasilJasmineRoseTonka Bean
Base
MossCedarwoodSandalwoodAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Rose and Sandalwood. 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
Spring80
Summer40
Fall100
Winter80
Day100
Night75
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#55,590
PerfumerNot listed
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 →Kanebo Valcan is a classic 1976 Japanese release that merges crisp citrus with a rich, herbal base. It opens with sharp lime and aldehydes before settling into dry moss and sandalwood. This clean, soapy profile suits mature wearers looking for a quiet morning fragrance.
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 Valcan?
The Carlyle takes 3 of 4 categories. The Carlyle is rated 4.00/5 from 39 votes; Valcan is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose The Carlyle for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Valcan for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, The Carlyle or Valcan?
The Carlyle lasts longest (The Carlyle 58/100, Valcan 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Carlyle or Valcan?
The Carlyle projects furthest (The Carlyle 45/100, Valcan 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Carlyle and Valcan smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Rose and Sandalwood.
Is The Carlyle or Valcan better for summer or winter?
The Carlyle suits daytime wear; Valcan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Carlyle and Valcan?
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. Valcan has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Lime and Green Notes, heart notes of Carnation, Basil, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Moss, Cedarwood, Sandalwood and Amber.
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