Fragrance comparison

Eaux de Caron Pure vs Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 106 ratings analysed

Eaux de Caron Pure

Caron

3.90102 votes

Rank #15,647 WoodyCitrus

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée

Dior

4.004 votes

Rank #45,643 CitrusRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Eaux de Caron Pure
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eaux de Caron Pure2/4

Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée
Sillage & projection: Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée
Value for money: Eaux de Caron Pure
Versatility: Not scored
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

Tendre Poison Brume ParfuméeDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 19%Had 5%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTendre Poison Brume Parfumée

SillageTendre Poison Brume Parfumée

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value0

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%

citrus100%

rose91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

white floral65%

sweet56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, 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

Brazilian RosewoodBergamotAsafoetidaMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseHoneyOrange BlossomTuberoseFreesia

Base

HeliotropeSandalwoodMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Brazilian Rosewood and Freesia. 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

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,647

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#45,643

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée by Dior opens with an immediate burst of sparkling bergamot and tangy mandarin orange peel. That initial citrus splash is quickly joined by a hint of herbal asafoetida and smooth Brazilian rosewood, giving the blend an earthy garden freshness. As the bright start settles, the fragrance rev…

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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 Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Eaux de Caron Pure is rated 3.90/5 from 102 votes; Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Eaux de Caron Pure for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eaux de Caron Pure or Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée?

Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée lasts longest (Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée 80/100, Eaux de Caron Pure 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eaux de Caron Pure or Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée?

Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée projects furthest (Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée 75/100, Eaux de Caron Pure 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eaux de Caron Pure and Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Brazilian Rosewood and Freesia.

Is Eaux de Caron Pure or Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée better for summer or winter?

Eaux de Caron Pure suits daytime wear; Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eaux de Caron Pure and Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée?

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. Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée has top notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Bergamot, Asafoetida and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Honey, Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of Heliotrope, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla.