Fragrance comparison

Eaux de Caron Forte vs Mysterieuse

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 104 ratings analysed

3 wins

Eaux de Caron Forte

Caron

3.7395 votes

Rank #16,946 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Mysterieuse

Guli

1.899 votes

Rank #65,726 White FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eaux de Caron Forte takes 3 of 4 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.
Mysterieuse
Choose it for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eaux de Caron Forte3/4

Mysterieuse1/4

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

MysterieuseGuli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 44%Had 25%Want 30%

1.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 3%Had 6%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

89%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate22

Category winners

LongevityEaux de Caron Forte

SillageEaux de Caron Forte

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

soft spicy61%

white floral100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

floral77%

yellow floral69%

rose61%

Scent match18%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

Top20-30 mins

CarnationSaffronCorianderBlack Currant

Heart3-4 hrs

Indian JasmineMoroccan RoseHoneysuckleYlang-YlangLily

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskWoody NotesSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

Category winnerMysterieuseLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night77

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex20

Women40

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

Not enough votes yet

Date 33%Casual 28%Work 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,946

PerfumerRichard Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#65,726

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

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…

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Mysterieuse by Guli offers a distinct mix of spicy florals and dry woods that feels surprisingly vintage. The opening pairs peppery carnation and golden saffron with a tart shot of dark black currant. It is crisp, slightly pungent, and completely unapologetic. Within twenty minutes, creamy Indian jasmine and lush Moro…

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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 Mysterieuse?

Eaux de Caron Forte takes 3 of 4 categories. Eaux de Caron Forte is rated 3.73/5 from 95 votes; Mysterieuse is rated 1.89/5 from 9 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 Mysterieuse for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eaux de Caron Forte or Mysterieuse?

Eaux de Caron Forte lasts longest (Eaux de Caron Forte 63/100, Mysterieuse 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eaux de Caron Forte or Mysterieuse?

Eaux de Caron Forte projects furthest (Eaux de Caron Forte 63/100, Mysterieuse 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eaux de Caron Forte and Mysterieuse smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Coriander, Virginia Cedar and Musk.

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

Eaux de Caron Forte suits daytime wear; Mysterieuse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Mysterieuse has top notes of Carnation, Saffron, Coriander and Black Currant, heart notes of Indian Jasmine, Moroccan Rose, Honeysuckle and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.