Fragrance comparison

Caravane vs Fault

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

3 wins

Caravane

Bienaimé

5.002 votes

Rank #40,056 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Fault

Synapse

3.3614 votes

Rank #67,085 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Caravane takes 3 of 4 categories.

Caravane
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Fault
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Caravane3/4

Fault1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CaravaneBienaimé

FaultSynapse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

3.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 49%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

21%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

29%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityCaravane

SillageCaravane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerFaultBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

musky92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

woody69%

animalic61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCinnamonCloveNutmegAnise

Heart

IncenseYlang-YlangJasmineMyrrhTaif Rose

Base

VanillaSandalwoodVetiverLeatherCedarOlibanumAmberMusk

Top

AmbergrisJasmineGraphiteAniseTangerineIncense

Heart

MuskCedarCedar Leaves

Base

Vanilla

InformationalShared notesAnise, Incense, Jasmine and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring63

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men11

Unisex67

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,056

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#67,085

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCaravaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caravane by Bienaimé is a Oriental fragrance for women. Caravane was launched in 1936. The nose behind this fragrance is Robert Bienaimé. Top notes are Bergamot, Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg and Anise; middle notes are Incense, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Myrrh and Taif Rose; base notes are Vanilla, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Leather,…

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Fault by Synapse opens with a sharp burst of tangerine and anise, quickly shifting into a cool, mineral core. The scent feels modern and slightly industrial thanks to a prominent graphite note. It settles into a salty ambergris and musk base that stays close to the skin, making it an ideal choice for minimalist settin…

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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, Caravane or Fault?

Caravane takes 3 of 4 categories. Caravane is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Fault is rated 3.36/5 from 14 votes. Choose Caravane for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Fault for a amber and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Caravane or Fault?

They last about the same: Caravane 60/100, Fault 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Caravane or Fault?

Caravane projects furthest (Caravane 50/100, Fault 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Caravane and Fault smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Anise, Incense, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Caravane or Fault better for summer or winter?

Caravane suits evening wear; Fault suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Caravane and Fault?

Caravane has top notes of Bergamot, Cinnamon, Clove and Nutmeg, heart notes of Incense, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Myrrh, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Leather. Fault has top notes of Ambergris, Jasmine, Graphite and Anise, heart notes of Musk, Cedar and Cedar Leaves, a base of Vanilla.