Question 1

What's the difference between Carios and Imagination?

Accepted Answer

Carios is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Parfums de Marly (2025) dominated by Fresh Spicy accords. Imagination is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Louis Vuitton (2021) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 5 accords: Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Amber, Citrus.

Question 2

Which is better, Carios or Imagination?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Carios scores 2.97/5 vs Imagination at 4.56/5. Imagination's standout strength: Pleasant, inoffensive clean fragrance with elegant soapy-powdery profile. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Carios and Imagination smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 5 accords, including Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Amber, Citrus, Musky. Imagination: Imagination is a genuinely pleasant, clean fragrance that executes its soapy-powdery profile well, but the community consensus is that it's significantly overhyped and overpriced.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Carios or Imagination?

Accepted Answer

Imagination: Poor longevity on some wearers despite lasting well for others Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Carios vs Imagination?

Accepted Answer

Carios scores highest for winter wear; Imagination scores highest for summer wear. Carios leans evening, Imagination leans daytime.

Carios vs Imagination

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (2)

Uniek voor Carios (9)

Uniek voor Imagination (8)

Gedeelde akkoorden (5)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Imagination

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Eigenschap	Carios	Imagination
Merk	Parfums de Marly	Louis Vuitton
Jaar	2025	2021
Beoordeling	2.97	4.56
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	masculine
Totaal noten	11	10