Fragrance comparison

Ca Va vs Epic

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

2 wins

Ca Va

Cindy C.

3.805 votes

Rank #66,780 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Epic

American Eagle

4.1010 votes

Rank #43,837 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ca Va takes 2 of 3 categories.

Ca Va
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Epic
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Ca Va2/3

Epic1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ca Va
Sillage & projection: Ca Va
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Epic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ca VaCindy C.

EpicAmerican Eagle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 38%Want 31%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 57%Had 36%Want 7%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

20%Love

70%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCa Va

SillageCa Va

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

green100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeAldehydesOrangeWatery Notes

Heart2 to 3 hours

NeroliMadagascar PepperAtlas Cedar

Base2 to 3 hours

VetiverTonka BeanAmber

Top

Mandarin OrangeAldehydesLemonNeroliGreen LeavesGalbanumRhubarb

Heart

Red ApplePearSandalwoodVetiverPatchouli

Base

Tonka BeanMossMyrrhMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Neroli and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Ca Va, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer100

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night33

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,780

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,837

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEpicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ca Va by Cindy C. is a crisp woody aquatic fragrance designed for men who want an uncomplicated, uplifting daily scent. It kicks off with a bright burst of mandarin orange and orange, paired with breezy watery notes and a fizzy touch of aldehydes. As the initial splash calms down, neroli and Madagascar pepper add a cl…

Reviews →

Epic by American Eagle is an aromatic, fruity fragrance for men that centers on a crisp blend of mandarin, green leaves, and rhubarb. Released in 2012, this scent opens with a sharp, aldehyde-driven freshness that settles into a woody, musky base. It is a casual choice suitable for daily wear, particularly during 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ca Va or Epic?

Ca Va takes 2 of 3 categories. Ca Va is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Epic is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Ca Va for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Epic for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ca Va or Epic?

Ca Va lasts longest (Ca Va 53/100, Epic 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ca Va or Epic?

Ca Va projects furthest (Ca Va 46/100, Epic 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ca Va and Epic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Neroli and Vetiver.

Is Ca Va or Epic better for summer or winter?

Ca Va suits daytime wear; Epic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ca Va and Epic?

Ca Va has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Orange and Watery Notes, heart notes of Neroli, Madagascar Pepper and Atlas Cedar, a base of Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Amber. Epic has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Red Apple, Pear, Sandalwood and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Moss, Myrrh and Musk.