Fragrance comparison

Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron) vs Aedes de Venustas

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 923 ratings analysed

Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron)

Caron

4.04721 votes

Rank #3,096 AmberVanilla

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44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Aedes de Venustas

L'Artisan Parfumeur

4.32202 votes

Rank #5,489 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aedes de Venustas takes 5 of 8 categories.

Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron)
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Aedes de Venustas
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron)3/8

Aedes de Venustas5/8

Ratings & consensus: Aedes de Venustas
Community sentiment: Aedes de Venustas
Longevity: Aedes de Venustas
Sillage & projection: Aedes de Venustas
Value for money: Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron)
Versatility: Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron)
Note pyramid (duration): Aedes de Venustas
Fragranxe ranking: Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron)Caron

Aedes de VenustasL'Artisan Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 721 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.32/ 5 · 202 votes

Have 16%Had 6%Want 78%

Category winnerAedes de VenustasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

721 votes

55%Love

33%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

202 votes

Category winnerAedes de VenustasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAedes de Venustas

SillageAedes de Venustas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value16

Category winnerBain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla91%

balsamic83%

floral74%

woody65%

powdery56%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

balsamic77%

smoky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, balsamic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LilacRose

Heart2-4 hrs

OpoponaxBenzoinIncense

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaAmberSandalwoodMuskCedar

Top15-30 mins

IncenseCardamomPink PepperOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

PepperCedarIrisRose

Base6-8+ hrs

OpoponaxPatchouliOakmossCoffeeBenzoin

Category winnerAedes de VenustasLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Spring33

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerBain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex37

Women57

Casual 52%Work 24%Date 18%Party 6%

Men18

Unisex82

Women0

Date 36%Casual 27%Work 23%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,096

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews86

Overall rank#5,489

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerBain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron Bain de Champagne hits the skin with a curious fizz. It does not smell like literal wine. Instead, crisp lilac and dewy rose give off an effervescent, soapy sparkle that feels remarkably bright for a 1923 composition. Within twenty minutes, that floral chill softens into warm resin. Sweet opoponax, golden amber,…

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Aedes de Venustas by L'Artisan Parfumeur welcomes you with a brisk pop of bitter orange and cracked pink pepper that quickly drifts into cool, dry incense. As the scent settles on skin, earthy cedarwood and gentle iris soften the initial spice, creating a calm aroma reminiscent of an old European library lined with po…

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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, Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron) or Aedes de Venustas?

Aedes de Venustas takes 5 of 8 categories. Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron) is rated 4.04/5 from 721 votes; Aedes de Venustas is rated 4.32/5 from 202 votes. Choose Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron) for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Aedes de Venustas for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron) or Aedes de Venustas?

Aedes de Venustas lasts longest (Aedes de Venustas 68/100, Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron) 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron) or Aedes de Venustas?

Aedes de Venustas projects furthest (Aedes de Venustas 65/100, Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron) 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron) and Aedes de Venustas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Opoponax, Benzoin and Incense.

Is Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron) or Aedes de Venustas better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron) is the stronger pick. For winter, Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron) is the stronger pick. Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron) suits daytime wear; Aedes de Venustas suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron) and Aedes de Venustas?

Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron) has top notes of Lilac and Rose, heart notes of Opoponax, Benzoin and Incense, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk. Aedes de Venustas has top notes of Incense, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Orange, heart notes of Pepper, Cedar, Iris and Rose, a base of Opoponax, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Coffee.