Eau de Caron vs Only Love
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eau de Caron takes 3 of 5 categories.
Eau de CaronChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.
Only LoveChoose it for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau de Caron3/5
Only Love2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau de Caron
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Only Love
- Sillage & projection
- Eau de Caron
- Value for money
- Only Love
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau de Caron
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau de CaronCaronOnly LovePascal MorabitoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 80 votes
Have 46%Had 13%Want 40%
3.73/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 29%Had 18%Want 53%
Category winnerEau de CaronRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate55%Love
31%Like
3%Ok
5%Dislike
6%Hate
80 votes
27%Love
36%Like
27%Ok
0%Dislike
9%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOnly Love
SillageEau de Caron
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOnly LoveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
fruity100%
patchouli92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
amber69%
woody61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonBergamotClary SageAldehydesBasilMandarin Orange
Heart
ThymeCarnationCedarJasmineOrange BlossomOrchid
Base
OakmossLeatherBenzoinMyrrhPatchouliVanillaAmber
Top
OrangeMandarin Orange
Heart
FruitsJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
PatchouliAmberOakmossVanillaCaramel
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring91
Summer63
Fall100
Winter67
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter25
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,584
PerfumerGerard Lefort
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#61,301
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEau de CaronHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEau de Caron opens with a sharp burst of lemon, bergamot, and basil before shifting into a dark, smoky heart. Thyme, clary sage, and oakmoss create an herbal chypre texture that settles into amber, myrrh, and leather. It offers a vintage alternative to modern sweet colognes.
Reviews →Only Love opens with a burst of mandarin orange and sweet citrus that hits with bright energy. As the initial spray settles, orange blossom and white jasmine bring a clean floral weight to the heart. The base shifts rapidly toward dark patchouli, thick caramel, and warm amber, anchoring the sweet fruitiness. Oakmoss a…
Reviews →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, Eau de Caron or Only Love?
Eau de Caron takes 3 of 5 categories. Eau de Caron is rated 4.24/5 from 80 votes; Only Love is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes. Choose Eau de Caron for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall. Choose Only Love for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Eau de Caron or Only Love?
Only Love lasts longest (Only Love 76/100, Eau de Caron 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau de Caron or Only Love?
Eau de Caron projects furthest (Eau de Caron 58/100, Only Love 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau de Caron and Only Love smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Oakmoss.
Is Eau de Caron or Only Love better for summer or winter?
Only Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau de Caron and Only Love?
Eau de Caron has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Clary Sage and Aldehydes, heart notes of Thyme, Carnation, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Benzoin and Myrrh. Only Love has top notes of Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Fruits, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Oakmoss and Vanilla.
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