Fragrance comparison

Caline vs Rebel Hero Wanted

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 193 ratings analysed

3 wins

Caline

Grès

3.75181 votes

Rank #12,798 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Rebel Hero Wanted

Mango

4.3312 votes

Rank #39,325 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Caline takes 3 of 5 categories.

Caline
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Rebel Hero Wanted
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Caline3/5

Rebel Hero Wanted2/5

Ratings & consensus: Rebel Hero Wanted
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Caline
Sillage & projection: Caline
Value for money: Rebel Hero Wanted
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Caline

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CalineGrès

Rebel Hero WantedMango

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 181 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 39%Had 18%Want 43%

Category winnerRebel Hero WantedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

48%Like

6%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

181 votes

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityCaline

SillageCaline

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRebel Hero WantedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

floral77%

green69%

vanilla61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both fruity and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleGrapefruitIvyMandarin Orange

Heart

LotusJasmineMimosaPlum

Base

PralineMuskVanillaTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

AppleGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

Aromatic SpicesPraline

Base5-7 hrs

AmberLeatherPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesApple, Grapefruit and Praline. Durations are only published for Rebel Hero Wanted, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter33

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 31%Date 28%Party 24%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,798

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#39,325

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCalineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caline by Grès opens with a crisp burst of green apple, tart grapefruit, and crushed ivy leaves. Created by perfumer Thierry Wasser in 2005, this floral fruity eau de toilette blends bright citrus tops with a watery lotus and jasmine heart. As it settles on skin, rich praline, warm vanilla, and tonka bean build a swee…

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Mango Rebel Hero Wanted is an easygoing men's fragrance that pairs tart grapefruit and crisp green apple with a warm, nutty praline core. Sprayed on skin, the bright fruit quickly gives way to aromatic spices, smooth amber, and a soft hint of jacket leather. It avoids feeling overly heavy or sticky. Instead, the cedar…

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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, Caline or Rebel Hero Wanted?

Caline takes 3 of 5 categories. Caline is rated 3.75/5 from 181 votes; Rebel Hero Wanted is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes. Choose Caline for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Rebel Hero Wanted for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Caline or Rebel Hero Wanted?

Caline lasts longest (Caline 59/100, Rebel Hero Wanted 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Caline or Rebel Hero Wanted?

Caline projects furthest (Caline 58/100, Rebel Hero Wanted 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Caline and Rebel Hero Wanted smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Apple, Grapefruit and Praline.

Is Caline or Rebel Hero Wanted better for summer or winter?

Rebel Hero Wanted suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Caline and Rebel Hero Wanted?

Caline has top notes of Apple, Grapefruit, Ivy and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lotus, Jasmine, Mimosa and Plum, a base of Praline, Musk, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Rebel Hero Wanted has top notes of Apple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Aromatic Spices and Praline, a base of Amber, Leather, Patchouli and Cedar.