Fragrance comparison

Eaux de Caron Forte vs Inedite

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 309 ratings analysed

Eaux de Caron Forte

Caron

3.7395 votes

Rank #16,946 CitrusFruity

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17%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Inedite

Lubin

3.86214 votes

Rank #6,549 PowderyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Inedite takes 6 of 7 categories.

Eaux de Caron Forte
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Inedite
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Eaux de Caron Forte0/7

Inedite6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eaux de Caron ForteCaron

InediteLubin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 44%Had 25%Want 30%

3.86/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 26%Had 14%Want 61%

Category winnerInediteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

43%Like

1%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

95 votes

35%Love

42%Like

1%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

116 votes

Category winnerInediteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityInedite

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value71

Category winnerInediteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

soft spicy61%

powdery100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

floral61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OrangeBergamotBlack CurrantGranny Smith apple

Heart2-3 hrs

CorianderLilac

Base5-7 hrs

AmberVirginia CedarMusk

Top

Pink PepperPepperBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

HeliotropeRoseNectarineCinnamonCloveCorianderLilac

Base

VanilleIrisCashmere WoodPatchouliMuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Coriander, Lilac and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Eaux de Caron Forte, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night31

Spring74

Summer26

Fall100

Winter91

Day100

Night88

Category winnerInediteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex20

Women40

Casual 43%Work 36%Date 12%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,946

PerfumerRichard Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#6,549

PerfumerThomas Fontaine

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerInediteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eaux de Caron Forte delivers a bracing punch of bitter orange and crisp bergamot right out of the nozzle. It is not your typical sugary summer splash. Tart Granny Smith apple and dark black currant cut through the citrus immediately, creating a pungent, mouthwatering edge. Within twenty minutes, the tart fruit settles…

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Inedite by Lubin is a floral powdery scent launched in 2009. It features a notable combination of heliotrope, rose, and pink pepper. This fragrance sits comfortably on the skin, offering a soft and slightly spicy aura that works well for cooler spring days. It is a refined option for those who prefer elegant floral co…

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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, Eaux de Caron Forte or Inedite?

Inedite takes 6 of 7 categories. Eaux de Caron Forte is rated 3.73/5 from 95 votes; Inedite is rated 3.86/5 from 214 votes. Choose Eaux de Caron Forte for a citrus and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Inedite for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eaux de Caron Forte or Inedite?

Inedite lasts longest (Inedite 75/100, Eaux de Caron Forte 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eaux de Caron Forte or Inedite?

Projection is very close: Eaux de Caron Forte 63/100, Inedite 63/100 for sillage.

Do Eaux de Caron Forte and Inedite smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Coriander, Lilac and Virginia Cedar.

Is Eaux de Caron Forte or Inedite better for summer or winter?

For summer, Inedite is the stronger pick. For winter, Inedite is the stronger pick. Eaux de Caron Forte suits daytime wear; Inedite suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eaux de Caron Forte and Inedite?

Eaux de Caron Forte has top notes of Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Granny Smith apple, heart notes of Coriander and Lilac, a base of Amber, Virginia Cedar and Musk. Inedite has top notes of Pink Pepper, Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Heliotrope, Rose, Nectarine and Cinnamon, a base of Vanille, Iris, Cashmere Wood and Patchouli.