Fragrance comparison

Bacon Gold vs Eaux de Caron Fraiche

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 113 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bacon Gold

Bacon

2.9213 votes

Rank #22,938 BaconFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Eaux de Caron Fraiche

Caron

3.97100 votes

Rank #11,125 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bacon Gold takes 3 of 5 categories.

Bacon Gold
Choose it for a bacon and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Eaux de Caron Fraiche
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bacon Gold3/5

Eaux de Caron Fraiche2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bacon GoldBacon

Eaux de Caron FraicheCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 5%Had 8%Want 86%

3.97/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerEaux de Caron FraicheRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

69%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

32%Love

49%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

100 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate48

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBacon Gold

SillageBacon Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value57

Category winnerBacon GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

bacon100%

fresh spicy83%

savory65%

citrus48%

soft spicy30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

mossy30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BaconPink PepperPepperMandarin OrangeNutmegBergamotGrapefruitAmalfi Lemon

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonBergamotGrapefruitThymeBasilMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

NutmegJasmineTincture of Rose

Base4-6 hrs

OakOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Eaux de Caron Fraiche, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer40

Fall60

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men8

Unisex75

Women17

Casual 45%Work 37%Date 11%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,938

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#11,125

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerEaux de Caron FraicheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bacon Gold by Bacon, launched in 2010, is a bold aromatic unisex fragrance centered on an unmistakable, salty bacon accord. It combines savory meat notes with bright bursts of bergamot, lemon, and pink pepper. Designed for those who prefer unconventional scents, it wears best during casual daytime outings in moderate …

Reviews →

Eaux de Caron Fraiche brings a crisp shock of real Mediterranean sunlight. The citrus hits immediately. Sparkling Amalfi lemon, bitter grapefruit, and green bergamot wake up your skin with unmistakable tart energy. Soon, a savory culinary streak of fresh garden thyme and cut basil balances the sour fruit, keeping the …

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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, Bacon Gold or Eaux de Caron Fraiche?

Bacon Gold takes 3 of 5 categories. Bacon Gold is rated 2.92/5 from 13 votes; Eaux de Caron Fraiche is rated 3.97/5 from 100 votes. Choose Bacon Gold for a bacon and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Eaux de Caron Fraiche for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bacon Gold or Eaux de Caron Fraiche?

Bacon Gold lasts longest (Bacon Gold 80/100, Eaux de Caron Fraiche 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bacon Gold or Eaux de Caron Fraiche?

Bacon Gold projects furthest (Bacon Gold 81/100, Eaux de Caron Fraiche 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bacon Gold and Eaux de Caron Fraiche smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Grapefruit.

Is Bacon Gold or Eaux de Caron Fraiche better for summer or winter?

Bacon Gold suits day or night wear; Eaux de Caron Fraiche suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bacon Gold and Eaux de Caron Fraiche?

Bacon Gold features Bacon, Pink Pepper, Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg. Eaux de Caron Fraiche has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Thyme, heart notes of Nutmeg, Jasmine and Tincture of Rose, a base of Oak, Oakmoss and Musk.