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    Side by side

    Carrera (original) vs. Fantasque

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Fantasque rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Carrera (original) vs. Fantasque
    Carrera (original)Fantasque
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteCologne
    Launched19881982
    GenderMaleFemale
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Carrera (original)

    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Lavender
    Musky
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Citrus

    Fantasque

    Woody
    Fresh
    Earthy
    White Floral
    Powdery
    Mossy
    Green
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LavenderBergamotCorianderRosemary
    AldehydesCitrusesGreen NotesPearRosewoodSpicy Notes
    Heart
    GingerAniseCloveJasmine
    Ylang-YlangOrris RootJasmineRoseLily of the Valley
    Base
    MuskCedarTonka BeanSandalwoodOakmossLeather
    OakmossSandalwoodCedarwoodMuskVetiverAmberPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Carrera (original) vs. Fantasque
    Carrera (original)Fantasque
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The anise will either pull you in or make you leave the counter. That's not a warning. That's the point. This one plays a different game entirely, offering an alternative to the louder approaches.Carrera (original)
    Fantasque delivers aldehydic pear softness with a vintage French elegance that lingers close to the skin. This 1982 chypre whispers its presence, offering a refined character that stays with you.Fantasque