Question 1

What's the difference between Lu'au and Carnivale?

Accepted Answer

Lu'au is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Brown Girl Jane (2025) dominated by Fruity accords. Carnivale is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Brown Girl Jane (2024) leaning on Sweet accords. They share 5 accords: Fruity, Tropical, Sweet, White Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Lu'au or Carnivale?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Lu'au scores 4.24/5 vs Carnivale at 4.09/5. Carnivale's standout strength: Tropical/fruity scent profile. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Lu'au and Carnivale smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Carnivale: Carnivale by Brown Girl Jane received minimal discussion in the fragrance community, mentioned only once among a batch of disappointing samples.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Lu'au or Carnivale?

Accepted Answer

Carnivale: Poor longevity and performance Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Lu'au vs Carnivale?

Accepted Answer

Lu'au scores highest for summer wear; Carnivale scores highest for summer wear. Lu'au leans daytime, Carnivale leans daytime.

Lu'au vs Carnivale

Comparison Summary

Unique to Carnivale (9)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Carnivale

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Attribute	Lu'au	Carnivale
Brand	Brown Girl Jane	Brown Girl Jane
Year	2025	2024
Rating	4.24	4.09
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	9