Fragrance comparison

Eaux de Caron Pure vs Antidote

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,352 ratings analysed

Eaux de Caron Pure

Caron

3.90102 votes

Rank #15,647 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Antidote

Viktor&Rolf

4.261,250 votes

Rank #23,104 Warm SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Antidote takes 4 of 7 categories.

Eaux de Caron Pure
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Antidote
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Eaux de Caron Pure3/7

Antidote4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eaux de Caron PureCaron

AntidoteViktor&Rolf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.26/ 5 · 1,250 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerAntidoteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

59%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

102 votes

52%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,250 votes

Category winnerAntidoteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAntidote

SillageAntidote

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEaux de Caron PureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus88%

floral77%

fresh spicy65%

fruity53%

sweet42%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin OrangeBrazilian Rosewood

Heart2-3 hrs

FreesiaFruity NotesNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

Virginia CedarGuaiac WoodSandalwood

Top

Guatemalan CardamomMintGrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderCinnamonNutmegJasmineOrange BlossomVioletAfrican GeraniumFreesia

Base

IncenseVanillaSandalwoodAmberLeatherIrisPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Eaux de Caron Pure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer100

Fall41

Winter12

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEaux de Caron PureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

Casual 44%Work 36%Date 13%Party 8%

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,647

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#23,104

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEaux de Caron PureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eaux de Caron Pure delivers a clean, woody citrus splash built for high heat. It opens with bitter bergamot, sweet mandarin orange, and an unexpected hit of aromatic Brazilian rosewood. That brief herbal burst quickly settles down. Crisp freesia petals and dry nutmeg soon join the mix, giving the heart a breezy floral…

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Viktor&Rolf Antidote opens with a bracing blast of fresh mint and sour grapefruit, balanced by Guatemalan cardamom. As the scent warms on your skin, it shifts into a complex mid-section of lavender, violet, and warm cinnamon. The base settles into a rich, powdery mix of incense, leather, and sweet vanilla. It is a den…

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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 Pure or Antidote?

Antidote takes 4 of 7 categories. Eaux de Caron Pure is rated 3.90/5 from 102 votes; Antidote is rated 4.26/5 from 1,250 votes. Choose Eaux de Caron Pure for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Antidote for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eaux de Caron Pure or Antidote?

Antidote lasts longest (Antidote 70/100, Eaux de Caron Pure 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eaux de Caron Pure or Antidote?

Antidote projects furthest (Antidote 60/100, Eaux de Caron Pure 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eaux de Caron Pure and Antidote smell similar?

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

Is Eaux de Caron Pure or Antidote better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eaux de Caron Pure is the stronger pick. For winter, Antidote is the stronger pick. Eaux de Caron Pure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eaux de Caron Pure and Antidote?

Eaux de Caron Pure has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Brazilian Rosewood, heart notes of Freesia, Fruity Notes and Nutmeg, a base of Virginia Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood. Antidote has top notes of Guatemalan Cardamom, Mint, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber.