Fragrance comparison

Eaux de Caron Forte vs One Love

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 103 ratings analysed

3 wins

Eaux de Caron Forte

Caron

3.7395 votes

Rank #16,946 CitrusFruity

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56%scent match

Closely related

One Love

Love Passport

4.628 votes

Rank #28,234 FruityFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eaux de Caron Forte takes 3 of 3 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.
One Love
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eaux de Caron Forte3/3

One Love0/3

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): 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

One LoveLove Passport

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 44%Had 25%Want 30%

4.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 7%Had 1%Want 92%

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

63%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate91

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%

fruity100%

floral92%

citrus84%

green77%

amber69%

white floral61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fruity, citrus and 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

Black CurrantOrangeBergamot

Heart

Granny Smith appleRoseLily-of-the-ValleyPeachPansyJasmineFreesia

Base

AmberMuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesOrange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Granny Smith apple. 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

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,946

PerfumerRichard Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#28,234

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…

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One Love by Love Passport is a cheerful floral-fruity scent designed for casual daytime wear. It opens with bright citrus notes of bergamot and orange, settling into a heart of crisp Granny Smith apple and soft floral bouquet. This light, refreshing fragrance suits younger enthusiasts looking for a daily signature tha…

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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 One Love?

Eaux de Caron Forte takes 3 of 3 categories. Eaux de Caron Forte is rated 3.73/5 from 95 votes; One Love is rated 4.62/5 from 8 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 One Love for a fruity and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eaux de Caron Forte or One Love?

Eaux de Caron Forte lasts longest (Eaux de Caron Forte 63/100, One Love 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eaux de Caron Forte or One Love?

Eaux de Caron Forte projects furthest (Eaux de Caron Forte 63/100, One Love 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eaux de Caron Forte and One Love smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Granny Smith apple.

Is Eaux de Caron Forte or One Love better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Eaux de Caron Forte and One Love?

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. One Love has top notes of Black Currant, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Granny Smith apple, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peach, a base of Amber, Musk and Virginia Cedar.