Fragrance comparison

Eaux de Caron Forte vs Seduction in Black

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,362 ratings analysed

Eaux de Caron Forte

Caron

3.7395 votes

Rank #16,946 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Seduction in Black

Antonio Banderas

3.751,267 votes

Rank #1,780 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Seduction in Black 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.
Seduction in Black
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Eaux de Caron Forte2/7

Seduction in Black5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eaux de Caron ForteCaron

Seduction in BlackAntonio Banderas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 44%Had 25%Want 30%

3.75/ 5 · 1,267 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerSeduction in BlackRating 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

56%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

1,231 votes

Category winnerSeduction in BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityEaux de Caron Forte

SillageEaux de Caron Forte

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value82

Category winnerSeduction in BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

soft spicy61%

fruity100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fruity, aromatic and fresh spicy

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 CurrantBergamot

Heart

NutmegCardamomCoriander

Base

Tonka BeanAmberMuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Currant, Coriander and Amber. 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

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSeduction in BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex20

Women40

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

Men90

Unisex7

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,946

PerfumerRichard Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#1,780

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews109

Category winnerSeduction in BlackHigher 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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Seduction in Black opens with juicy black currant and bergamot, then turns smoother with cardamom, nutmeg, amber and tonka. It smells fruity, spicy and softly woody rather than heavy. This is the kind of affordable evening scent that works well for dates, casual nights out and even the office if you spray lightly. Per…

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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 Seduction in Black?

Seduction in Black takes 5 of 7 categories. Eaux de Caron Forte is rated 3.73/5 from 95 votes; Seduction in Black is rated 3.75/5 from 1,267 votes. Choose Eaux de Caron Forte for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Seduction in Black for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Eaux de Caron Forte or Seduction in Black?

Eaux de Caron Forte lasts longest (Eaux de Caron Forte 63/100, Seduction in Black 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eaux de Caron Forte or Seduction in Black?

Eaux de Caron Forte projects furthest (Eaux de Caron Forte 63/100, Seduction in Black 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eaux de Caron Forte and Seduction in Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Coriander and Amber.

Is Eaux de Caron Forte or Seduction in Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eaux de Caron Forte is the stronger pick. For winter, Seduction in Black 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 Seduction in Black?

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. Seduction in Black has top notes of Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom and Coriander, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Musk and Virginia Cedar.