Fragrance comparison

Eaux de Caron Fraiche vs Lumium 435

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 101 ratings analysed

2 wins

Eaux de Caron Fraiche

Caron

3.97100 votes

Rank #12,000 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Lumium 435

LUXAR

4.001 votes

Rank #58,053 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eaux de Caron Fraiche takes 2 of 3 categories.

Eaux de Caron Fraiche
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lumium 435
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Eaux de Caron Fraiche2/3

Lumium 4351/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lumium 435
Sillage & projection: Eaux de Caron Fraiche
Value for money: Not scored
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

Lumium 435LUXAR

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLumium 435

SillageEaux de Caron Fraiche

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

mossy30%

aromatic100%

citrus88%

woody77%

conifer65%

fresh spicy53%

anis42%

Scent match62%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

Pine Tree NeedlesTarragonBergamotGrapefruitAppleBasilThyme

Heart

GeraniumCarnationSageJasmineLavender

Base

CedarMuskPatchouliSandalwoodSuedeOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Thyme and Basil. 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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex75

Women17

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#58,053

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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Lumium 435 opens with a brisk mix of grapefruit, bergamot, herbs, and pine needles, then settles into a green, woody heart with lavender, sage, and geranium. It feels crisp, aromatic, and slightly rugged rather than sweet. The dry-down brings cedar, patchouli, sandalwood, suede, musk, and oakmoss, giving it an outdoor…

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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 Lumium 435?

Eaux de Caron Fraiche takes 2 of 3 categories. Eaux de Caron Fraiche is rated 3.97/5 from 100 votes; Lumium 435 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Eaux de Caron Fraiche for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lumium 435 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Eaux de Caron Fraiche or Lumium 435?

They last about the same: Lumium 435 60/100, Eaux de Caron Fraiche 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Eaux de Caron Fraiche or Lumium 435?

Eaux de Caron Fraiche projects furthest (Eaux de Caron Fraiche 64/100, Lumium 435 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eaux de Caron Fraiche and Lumium 435 smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Thyme and Basil.

Is Eaux de Caron Fraiche or Lumium 435 better for summer or winter?

Eaux de Caron Fraiche suits daytime wear; Lumium 435 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eaux de Caron Fraiche and Lumium 435?

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. Lumium 435 has top notes of Pine Tree Needles, Tarragon, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Geranium, Carnation, Sage and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Musk, Patchouli and Sandalwood.