Fragrance comparison

Eaux de Caron Pure vs Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,323 ratings analysed

Eaux de Caron Pure

Caron

3.90102 votes

Rank #15,647 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy

The Beautiful Mind Series

3.951,221 votes

Rank #6,522 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy takes 4 of 7 categories.

Eaux de Caron Pure
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Eaux de Caron Pure3/7

Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eaux de Caron PureCaron

Volume I Intelligence & FantasyThe Beautiful Mind Series

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 1,221 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerVolume I Intelligence & FantasyRating 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

35%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

1,221 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityVolume I Intelligence & Fantasy

SillageVolume I Intelligence & Fantasy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value39

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%

floral91%

woody83%

musky74%

powdery65%

soft spicy56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and floral

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

BergamotPink PepperMandarin OrangeMagnolia

Heart

FreesiaOsmanthusTiare FlowerRose

Base

MuskCashmeranVirginia CedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Virginia Cedar. 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

Winter33

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%

Men3

Unisex49

Women48

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,647

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#6,522

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerVolume I Intelligence & FantasyHigher 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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A clean citrus floral with a bright mandarin and bergamot opening, softened by pepper, airy white florals, and a smooth musky wood base. It wears polished rather than dramatic, with tiare and cashmeran adding a creamy, slightly exotic texture. Best for someone who likes fresh scents with a modern woody-musky finish. S…

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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 Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy?

Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy takes 4 of 7 categories. Eaux de Caron Pure is rated 3.90/5 from 102 votes; Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy is rated 3.95/5 from 1,221 votes. Choose Eaux de Caron Pure for a woody and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eaux de Caron Pure or Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy?

Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy lasts longest (Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy 64/100, Eaux de Caron Pure 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eaux de Caron Pure or Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy?

Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy projects furthest (Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy 61/100, Eaux de Caron Pure 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eaux de Caron Pure and Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Virginia Cedar.

Is Eaux de Caron Pure or Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eaux de Caron Pure is the stronger pick. For winter, Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy 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 Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy?

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. Volume I Intelligence & Fantasy has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Magnolia, heart notes of Freesia, Osmanthus, Tiare Flower and Rose, a base of Musk, Cashmeran, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.