Fragrance comparison

Eaux de Caron Forte vs Playboy Malibu

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 348 ratings analysed

Eaux de Caron Forte

Caron

3.7395 votes

Rank #16,946 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Playboy Malibu

Playboy

3.99253 votes

Rank #8,409 GreenWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Playboy Malibu takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eaux de Caron Forte
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Playboy Malibu
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Eaux de Caron Forte2/7

Playboy Malibu5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eaux de Caron ForteCaron

Playboy MalibuPlayboy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 44%Had 25%Want 30%

3.99/ 5 · 253 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerPlayboy MalibuRating 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

25%Love

60%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

253 votes

Category winnerPlayboy MalibuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEaux de Caron Forte

SillageEaux de Caron Forte

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value81

Category winnerPlayboy MalibuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

soft spicy61%

green100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

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 appleMintGreen LeavesCitrusesLemon VerbenaNeroli

Heart

IrisVirginia CedarJasmineCoriander

Base

SandalwoodMuskTonka BeanCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesGranny Smith apple, Coriander, Virginia Cedar and Musk. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPlayboy MalibuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex20

Women40

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

Men93

Unisex6

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,946

PerfumerRichard Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#8,409

PerfumerJohn Gamba

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerPlayboy MalibuHigher 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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Playboy Malibu lands with a splash of synthetic freshness that instantly mimics the breezy vibe of a late nineties coastal breeze. The opening hit relies on crisp Granny Smith apple and a sharp, cooling mint note, backed by clean citruses that wake up the senses without smelling like kitchen cleaner. As the scent sett…

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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 Playboy Malibu?

Playboy Malibu takes 5 of 7 categories. Eaux de Caron Forte is rated 3.73/5 from 95 votes; Playboy Malibu is rated 3.99/5 from 253 votes. Choose Eaux de Caron Forte for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Playboy Malibu for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eaux de Caron Forte or Playboy Malibu?

Eaux de Caron Forte lasts longest (Eaux de Caron Forte 63/100, Playboy Malibu 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eaux de Caron Forte or Playboy Malibu?

Eaux de Caron Forte projects furthest (Eaux de Caron Forte 63/100, Playboy Malibu 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eaux de Caron Forte and Playboy Malibu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Granny Smith apple, Coriander, Virginia Cedar and Musk.

Is Eaux de Caron Forte or Playboy Malibu better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Eaux de Caron Forte and Playboy Malibu?

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. Playboy Malibu has top notes of Granny Smith apple, Mint, Green Leaves and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Virginia Cedar, Jasmine and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Tonka Bean and Cashmere Wood.