Fragrance comparison

Caravane vs Freedom

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Caravane

Bienaimé

5.002 votes

Rank #35,527 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Freedom

Evgeniya Borisova

5.001 votes

Rank #50,762 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

Caravane
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Freedom
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Caravane1/4

Freedom1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Freedom
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

FreedomEvgeniya Borisova

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFreedomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

yellow floral83%

citrus74%

leather65%

powdery56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverCedarApple

Base6-8+ hrs

Ylang-YlangSandalwoodLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Freedom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 23%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,527

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#50,762

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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Freedom by Evgeniya Borisova takes a refreshing angle on leather. It skips dense animalic barnyard notes in favor of brisk bergamot, crunchy green apple, and dry cedar shavings. Earthy vetiver and creamy sandalwood ground the base, keeping the aroma airy yet grounded. Wear it during crisp autumn afternoons or quiet of…

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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, Caravane or Freedom?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. Caravane is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Freedom is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Caravane for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Freedom for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Caravane or Freedom?

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

Which projects more, Caravane or Freedom?

Projection is very close: Caravane 50/100, Freedom 50/100 for sillage.

Do Caravane and Freedom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

Is Caravane or Freedom better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Caravane and Freedom?

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. Freedom has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar and Apple, a base of Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood and Leather.