Fragrance comparison

2828 vs Eau de Caron

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 152 ratings analysed

2828

Acqua Alpes

3.6072 votes

Rank #14,364 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Eau de Caron

Caron

4.2480 votes

Rank #13,687 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Caron takes 4 of 7 categories.

2828
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Eau de Caron
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall.

28283/7

Eau de Caron4/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Caron
Community sentiment: Eau de Caron
Longevity: 2828
Sillage & projection: 2828
Value for money: 2828
Versatility: Eau de Caron
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Caron

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

2828Acqua Alpes

Eau de CaronCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 37%Had 13%Want 50%

4.24/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 46%Had 13%Want 40%

Category winnerEau de CaronRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

55%Love

31%Like

3%Ok

5%Dislike

6%Hate

80 votes

Category winnerEau de CaronMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

Longevity2828

Sillage2828

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value45

Category winner2828Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

white floral44%

green30%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Jasmine

Base

CedarBasil

Top

LemonBergamotClary SageAldehydesBasilMandarin Orange

Heart

ThymeCarnationCedarJasmineOrange BlossomOrchid

Base

OakmossLeatherBenzoinMyrrhPatchouliVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer100

Fall13

Winter6

Day100

Night23

Spring91

Summer63

Fall100

Winter67

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEau de CaronMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex45

Women0

Men0

Unisex38

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,364

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#13,687

PerfumerGerard Lefort

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerEau de CaronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

2828 by Acqua Alpes is a Citrus fragrance for women and men. 2828 was launched in 2015. Top notes are Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; middle note is Jasmine; base notes are Cedar and Basil.

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Eau de Caron opens with a sharp burst of lemon, bergamot, and basil before shifting into a dark, smoky heart. Thyme, clary sage, and oakmoss create an herbal chypre texture that settles into amber, myrrh, and leather. It offers a vintage alternative to modern sweet colognes.

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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, 2828 or Eau de Caron?

Eau de Caron takes 4 of 7 categories. 2828 is rated 3.60/5 from 72 votes; Eau de Caron is rated 4.24/5 from 80 votes. Choose 2828 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Caron for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, 2828 or Eau de Caron?

2828 lasts longest (2828 65/100, Eau de Caron 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 2828 or Eau de Caron?

Projection is very close: 2828 59/100, Eau de Caron 58/100 for sillage.

Do 2828 and Eau de Caron smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is 2828 or Eau de Caron better for summer or winter?

For summer, 2828 is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau de Caron is the stronger pick. 2828 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 2828 and Eau de Caron?

2828 has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Cedar and Basil. Eau de Caron has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Clary Sage and Aldehydes, heart notes of Thyme, Carnation, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Benzoin and Myrrh.