Fragrance comparison

Eau de Rochas vs Eaux de Caron Fraiche

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,700 ratings analysed

5 wins

Eau de Rochas

Rochas

3.961,600 votes

Rank #2,037 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

Eaux de Caron Fraiche

Caron

3.97100 votes

Rank #12,000 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Rochas takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eau de Rochas
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.
Eaux de Caron Fraiche
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eau de Rochas5/7

Eaux de Caron Fraiche2/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Rochas
Community sentiment: Eaux de Caron Fraiche
Longevity: Eau de Rochas
Sillage & projection: Eaux de Caron Fraiche
Value for money: Eau de Rochas
Versatility: Eau de Rochas
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Rochas

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de RochasRochas

Eaux de Caron FraicheCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 1,600 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerEau de RochasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

1,492 votes

32%Love

49%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

100 votes

Category winnerEaux de Caron FraicheMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityEau de Rochas

SillageEaux de Caron Fraiche

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value57

Category winnerEau de RochasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

earthy53%

green42%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

mossy30%

Scent match66%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeLemonBasilBergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeVerbena

Heart

CorianderPatchouliCarnationNarcissusJasmineWild Rose

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmber

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonBergamotGrapefruitThymeBasilMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

NutmegJasmineTincture of Rose

Base4-6 hrs

OakOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesBasil, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Eaux de Caron Fraiche, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day100

Night22

Category winnerEau de RochasMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex56

Women40

Men8

Unisex75

Women17

Casual 45%Work 37%Date 11%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,037

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews185

Overall rank#12,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerEau de RochasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Rochas is a sharp, classic citrus aromatic that defines summer refreshment. Opening with a crisp, bracing blast of lemon and verbena, it settles into an earthy, mossy base that feels clean and composed. It is an ideal companion for high-heat days when you need something cooling, functional, and devoid of unnece…

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Eaux de Caron Fraiche brings a crisp shock of real Mediterranean sunlight. The citrus hits immediately. Sparkling Amalfi lemon, bitter grapefruit, and green bergamot wake up your skin with unmistakable tart energy. Soon, a savory culinary streak of fresh garden thyme and cut basil balances the sour fruit, keeping 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eau de Rochas or Eaux de Caron Fraiche?

Eau de Rochas takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau de Rochas is rated 3.96/5 from 1,600 votes; Eaux de Caron Fraiche is rated 3.97/5 from 100 votes. Choose Eau de Rochas for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Eaux de Caron Fraiche for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Rochas or Eaux de Caron Fraiche?

They last about the same: Eau de Rochas 59/100, Eaux de Caron Fraiche 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Rochas or Eaux de Caron Fraiche?

Eaux de Caron Fraiche projects furthest (Eaux de Caron Fraiche 64/100, Eau de Rochas 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Rochas and Eaux de Caron Fraiche smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange.

Is Eau de Rochas or Eaux de Caron Fraiche better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau de Rochas is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau de Rochas is the stronger pick. Eaux de Caron Fraiche suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Rochas and Eaux de Caron Fraiche?

Eau de Rochas has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Patchouli, Carnation and Narcissus, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood. Eaux de Caron Fraiche has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Thyme, heart notes of Nutmeg, Jasmine and Tincture of Rose, a base of Oak, Oakmoss and Musk.