Fragrance comparison

Eaux de Caron Forte vs Jill

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 155 ratings analysed

Eaux de Caron Forte

Caron

3.7395 votes

Rank #16,946 CitrusFruity

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42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Jill

Jill Stuart

4.2560 votes

Rank #23,275 FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jill takes 4 of 7 categories.

Eaux de Caron Forte
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jill
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eaux de Caron Forte3/7

Jill4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eaux de Caron ForteCaron

JillJill Stuart

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 44%Had 25%Want 30%

4.25/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 25%Had 13%Want 62%

Category winnerJillRating 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

40%Love

53%Like

2%Ok

2%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerJillMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityEaux de Caron Forte

SillageEaux de Caron Forte

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value65

Category winnerJillBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

soft spicy61%

floral100%

fresh92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

rose69%

citrus61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and citrus

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

Granny Smith appleAmalfi LemonPearWater LilyBlack Currant

Heart

RoseJasminePeonyMagnoliaAfrican Orange FlowerLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmberVanilleVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Granny Smith apple, Amber 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

Spring100

Summer42

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night10

Category winnerJillMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex20

Women40

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

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,946

PerfumerRichard Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#23,275

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerEaux de Caron ForteHigher 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…

Reviews →

Jill by Jill Stuart is a bright, uplifting floral fruity eau de toilette built around crisp green apple, juicy pear, and dewy water lily. First released in 2007, the fragrance opens with a sparkling burst of Amalfi lemon and tart black currant before settling into a romantic bouquet of fresh pink peony, garden rose, m…

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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 Jill?

Jill takes 4 of 7 categories. Eaux de Caron Forte is rated 3.73/5 from 95 votes; Jill is rated 4.25/5 from 60 votes. Choose Eaux de Caron Forte for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jill for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eaux de Caron Forte or Jill?

They last about the same: Eaux de Caron Forte 63/100, Jill 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Eaux de Caron Forte or Jill?

Eaux de Caron Forte projects furthest (Eaux de Caron Forte 63/100, Jill 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eaux de Caron Forte and Jill smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Granny Smith apple, Amber and Virginia Cedar.

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

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

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

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. Jill has top notes of Granny Smith apple, Amalfi Lemon, Pear and Water Lily, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Peony and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Vanille.