Fragrance comparison

Eaux de Caron Fraiche vs Action Sport

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 122 ratings analysed

3 wins

Eaux de Caron Fraiche

Caron

3.97100 votes

Rank #12,000 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Action Sport

Trussardi

4.2322 votes

Rank #43,418 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eaux de Caron Fraiche takes 3 of 5 categories.

Eaux de Caron Fraiche
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Action Sport
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eaux de Caron Fraiche3/5

Action Sport2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eaux de Caron FraicheCaron

Action SportTrussardi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.23/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 42%Had 41%Want 18%

Category winnerAction SportRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

49%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

100 votes

45%Love

36%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityEaux de Caron Fraiche

SillageEaux de Caron Fraiche

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAction SportBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

mossy30%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

woody69%

herbal61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonBergamotGrapefruitThymeBasilMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

NutmegJasmineTincture of Rose

Base4-6 hrs

OakOakmossMusk

Top

BergamotGrapefruitLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

BasilLavenderNeroliGeraniumTarragonJasmineIris

Base

OakmossVetiverPatchouliAmbergrisTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Basil and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Eaux de Caron Fraiche, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day100

Night22

Spring69

Summer100

Fall23

Winter15

Day100

Night31

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex75

Women17

Casual 45%Work 37%Date 11%Party 8%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#43,418

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEaux de Caron FraicheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eaux de Caron Fraiche brings a crisp shock of real Mediterranean sunlight. The citrus hits immediately. Sparkling Amalfi lemon, bitter grapefruit, and green bergamot wake up your skin with unmistakable tart energy. Soon, a savory culinary streak of fresh garden thyme and cut basil balances the sour fruit, keeping the …

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Action Sport by Trussardi brings sharp citrus together with a crisp herbal backbone. Bright bergamot and bitter grapefruit open the scent before settling into aromatic lavender and green basil. Oakmoss and vetiver anchor the base on warm skin. Built for casual spring mornings and outdoor daytime wear, it presents an a…

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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 Fraiche or Action Sport?

Eaux de Caron Fraiche takes 3 of 5 categories. Eaux de Caron Fraiche is rated 3.97/5 from 100 votes; Action Sport is rated 4.23/5 from 22 votes. Choose Eaux de Caron Fraiche for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Action Sport for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eaux de Caron Fraiche or Action Sport?

Eaux de Caron Fraiche lasts longest (Eaux de Caron Fraiche 58/100, Action Sport 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eaux de Caron Fraiche or Action Sport?

Eaux de Caron Fraiche projects furthest (Eaux de Caron Fraiche 64/100, Action Sport 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eaux de Caron Fraiche and Action Sport smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Basil and Mandarin Orange.

Is Eaux de Caron Fraiche or Action Sport better for summer or winter?

Eaux de Caron Fraiche suits daytime wear; Action Sport suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eaux de Caron Fraiche and Action Sport?

Eaux de Caron Fraiche has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Thyme, heart notes of Nutmeg, Jasmine and Tincture of Rose, a base of Oak, Oakmoss and Musk. Action Sport has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Basil, Lavender, Neroli and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Ambergris.