Fragrance comparison

Eaux de Caron Fraiche vs Magnifico Patchouli

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 121 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eaux de Caron Fraiche

Caron

3.97100 votes

Rank #12,000 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Magnifico Patchouli

Angelo Caroli

3.2921 votes

Rank #56,542 Warm SpicyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eaux de Caron Fraiche takes 4 of 5 categories.

Eaux de Caron Fraiche
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Magnifico Patchouli
Choose it for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Eaux de Caron Fraiche4/5

Magnifico Patchouli1/5

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

Magnifico PatchouliAngelo Caroli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.29/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

Category winnerEaux de Caron FraicheRating 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

29%Love

19%Like

14%Ok

29%Dislike

10%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityMagnifico Patchouli

SillageEaux de Caron Fraiche

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value38

Category winnerEaux de Caron FraicheBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

mossy30%

warm spicy100%

patchouli88%

woody77%

cinnamon65%

fresh spicy53%

earthy42%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody

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

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

CinnamonCloveGeraniumBasilRosemaryNutmeg

Base

PatchouliGuaiac WoodOakmossVetiver

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

Spring42

Summer17

Fall92

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex75

Women17

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

Men57

Unisex14

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#56,542

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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Angelo Caroli Magnifico Patchouli opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and grapefruit, pinned down by aromatic basil. The citrus recedes quickly, letting warm cinnamon and pungent clove take control of the heart. As the fragrance settles, dark patchouli and dry guaiac wood form a heavy, earthy base that clings …

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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 Magnifico Patchouli?

Eaux de Caron Fraiche takes 4 of 5 categories. Eaux de Caron Fraiche is rated 3.97/5 from 100 votes; Magnifico Patchouli is rated 3.29/5 from 21 votes. Choose Eaux de Caron Fraiche for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Magnifico Patchouli for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eaux de Caron Fraiche or Magnifico Patchouli?

Magnifico Patchouli lasts longest (Magnifico Patchouli 73/100, Eaux de Caron Fraiche 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eaux de Caron Fraiche or Magnifico Patchouli?

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

Do Eaux de Caron Fraiche and Magnifico Patchouli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Basil and Mandarin Orange.

Is Eaux de Caron Fraiche or Magnifico Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Eaux de Caron Fraiche suits daytime wear; Magnifico Patchouli suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eaux de Caron Fraiche and Magnifico Patchouli?

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. Magnifico Patchouli has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove, Geranium and Basil, a base of Patchouli, Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss and Vetiver.