Fragrance comparison

Agua de Loewe El vs Eaux de Caron Forte

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 876 ratings analysed

4 wins

Agua de Loewe El

Loewe

4.15781 votes

Rank #3,227 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Eaux de Caron Forte

Caron

3.7395 votes

Rank #16,946 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Agua de Loewe El takes 4 of 7 categories.

Agua de Loewe El
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Eaux de Caron Forte
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Agua de Loewe El4/7

Eaux de Caron Forte3/7

Ratings & consensus: Agua de Loewe El
Community sentiment: Agua de Loewe El
Longevity: Agua de Loewe El
Sillage & projection: Eaux de Caron Forte
Value for money: Eaux de Caron Forte
Versatility: Eaux de Caron Forte
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Agua de Loewe El

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Agua de Loewe ElLoewe

Eaux de Caron ForteCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 781 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 44%Had 25%Want 30%

Category winnerAgua de Loewe ElRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

781 votes

28%Love

43%Like

1%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

95 votes

Category winnerAgua de Loewe ElMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAgua de Loewe El

SillageEaux de Caron Forte

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value54

Category winnerEaux de Caron ForteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

aquatic84%

fresh77%

woody69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Water NotesYuzuPomeloBergamotTangerine

Heart

Granny Smith applePineappleBlack Currant

Base

MuskVirginia CedarSandalwoodOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

OrangeBergamotBlack CurrantGranny Smith apple

Heart2-3 hrs

CorianderLilac

Base5-7 hrs

AmberVirginia CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Granny Smith apple, Black Currant and Musk. Durations are only published for Eaux de Caron Forte, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night31

Category winnerEaux de Caron ForteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex26

Women3

Men40

Unisex20

Women40

Casual 43%Work 36%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,227

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews58

Overall rank#16,946

PerfumerRichard Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerAgua de Loewe ElHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Agua de Loewe El opens with a sharp burst of yuzu, pomelo, and clear water notes that hit like a splash of cold spring water on a sweltering morning. The citrus top feels tart rather than sugary, cut by the crisp bite of Granny Smith apple and juicy tangerine as the initial spray settles. Virginia cedar and soft white…

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Eaux de Caron Forte delivers a bracing punch of bitter orange and crisp bergamot right out of the nozzle. It is not your typical sugary summer splash. Tart Granny Smith apple and dark black currant cut through the citrus immediately, creating a pungent, mouthwatering edge. Within twenty minutes, the tart fruit settles…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Agua de Loewe El or Eaux de Caron Forte?

Agua de Loewe El takes 4 of 7 categories. Agua de Loewe El is rated 4.15/5 from 781 votes; Eaux de Caron Forte is rated 3.73/5 from 95 votes. Choose Agua de Loewe El for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Eaux de Caron Forte for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Agua de Loewe El or Eaux de Caron Forte?

They last about the same: Agua de Loewe El 64/100, Eaux de Caron Forte 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Agua de Loewe El or Eaux de Caron Forte?

Eaux de Caron Forte projects furthest (Eaux de Caron Forte 63/100, Agua de Loewe El 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agua de Loewe El and Eaux de Caron Forte smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Granny Smith apple, Black Currant and Musk.

Is Agua de Loewe El or Eaux de Caron Forte better for summer or winter?

For summer, Agua de Loewe El is the stronger pick. For winter, Eaux de Caron Forte is the stronger pick. Eaux de Caron Forte suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agua de Loewe El and Eaux de Caron Forte?

Agua de Loewe El has top notes of Water Notes, Yuzu, Pomelo and Bergamot, heart notes of Granny Smith apple, Pineapple and Black Currant, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Eaux de Caron Forte has top notes of Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Granny Smith apple, heart notes of Coriander and Lilac, a base of Amber, Virginia Cedar and Musk.