Fragrance comparison

Eaux de Caron Fraiche vs On El

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 157 ratings analysed

5 wins

Eaux de Caron Fraiche

Caron

3.97100 votes

Rank #12,000 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

On El

Jesus Del Pozo

3.8157 votes

Rank #16,964 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eaux de Caron Fraiche takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eaux de Caron Fraiche
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
On El
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eaux de Caron Fraiche5/7

On El2/7

Ratings & consensus: Eaux de Caron Fraiche
Community sentiment: Eaux de Caron Fraiche
Longevity: Eaux de Caron Fraiche
Sillage & projection: Eaux de Caron Fraiche
Value for money: On El
Versatility: On El
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

On ElJesus Del Pozo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%

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

21%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerEaux de Caron FraicheMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityEaux de Caron Fraiche

SillageEaux de Caron Fraiche

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value63

Category winnerOn ElBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

mossy30%

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · 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

AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Oakmoss. 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

Spring100

Summer95

Fall63

Winter5

Day100

Night27

Category winnerOn ElMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex75

Women17

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

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#16,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

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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On El by Jesus Del Pozo is a bright, easygoing fruity aromatic cologne built around crisp green apple, fresh melon, and zesty lemon balanced by cooling spearmint. As the initial splash settles, the scent reveals clean lavender, soft violet petals, and a sturdy base of cedarwood, oakmoss, and vetiver. It smells clean,…

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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 On El?

Eaux de Caron Fraiche takes 5 of 7 categories. Eaux de Caron Fraiche is rated 3.97/5 from 100 votes; On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes. Choose Eaux de Caron Fraiche for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eaux de Caron Fraiche or On El?

They last about the same: Eaux de Caron Fraiche 58/100, On El 56/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Eaux de Caron Fraiche or On El?

Eaux de Caron Fraiche projects furthest (Eaux de Caron Fraiche 64/100, On El 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eaux de Caron Fraiche and On El smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Oakmoss.

Is Eaux de Caron Fraiche or On El better for summer or winter?

For summer, On El is the stronger pick. For winter, Eaux de Caron Fraiche is the stronger pick. Eaux de Caron Fraiche suits daytime wear; On El suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eaux de Caron Fraiche and On El?

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. On El has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Black Currant and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Iris and Raspberry.