Fragrance comparison

Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron) vs Felt

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 739 ratings analysed

Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron)

Caron

4.04721 votes

Rank #3,096 AmberVanilla

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Felt

Hendley Perfumes

4.7818 votes

Rank #17,244 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron)
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Felt
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron)2/5

Felt2/5

Ratings & consensus: Felt
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Felt
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron)
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
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

FeltHendley Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 721 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.78/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 23%Had 7%Want 70%

Category winnerFeltRating 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

78%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityFelt

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value64

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%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

amber61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, amber and balsamic

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

Top

Balsamic VinegarWoolLeather

Heart

Spicy NotesWoodsy NotesIncense

Base

Balsam FirNutmegCardamomPatchouliOpoponaxOlibanumRoseBenzoin

InformationalShared notesRose, Opoponax, Benzoin and Incense. Durations are only published for Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Spring40

Summer0

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex37

Women57

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,096

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews86

Overall rank#17,244

PerfumerHans Hendley

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Felt opens with a sharp flash of balsamic vinegar and raw leather that quickly settles into a rich, resinous warmth. As the fragrance warms on skin, fir balsam and smoky incense take center stage, supported by prickly nutmeg and earthy patchouli. The dry down turns dry and woody, resting on benzoin and soft musk. It s…

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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 Felt?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron) is rated 4.04/5 from 721 votes; Felt is rated 4.78/5 from 18 votes. Choose Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron) for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Felt for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

Felt lasts longest (Felt 70/100, 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 Felt?

Projection is very close: Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron) 60/100, Felt 60/100 for sillage.

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

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Rose, Opoponax, Benzoin and Incense.

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

Bain de Champagne (Royal Bain de Caron) suits daytime wear; Felt suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Felt has top notes of Balsamic Vinegar, Wool and Leather, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Woodsy Notes and Incense, a base of Balsam Fir, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Patchouli.