Fragrance comparison

Acérola et Caramel vs Upscape

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Acérola et Caramel

Helder Machado Perfumes

4.005 votes

Rank #52,281 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Upscape

Johan B

2.502 votes

Rank #65,261 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Upscape takes 2 of 3 categories.

Acérola et Caramel
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Upscape
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Acérola et Caramel1/3

Upscape2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Upscape
Sillage & projection: Upscape
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Acérola et Caramel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acérola et CaramelHelder Machado Perfumes

UpscapeJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

20%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityUpscape

SillageUpscape

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity90%

sweet80%

aromatic70%

powdery60%

caramel50%

woody100%

vanilla92%

floral84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AcerolaCaramelFreesiaLimeMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

FigMagnoliaOrange BlossomVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VetiverSandalwoodDry WoodCedarAmber

Top20-30 mins

AppleBergamotOrangeGrapefruitNeroliCucumberBlack CurrantPiña Colada

Heart2-3 hrs

CyclamenJasmineOrange BlossomVioletLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaPatchouliTonka BeanAmberCedarSandalwoodMossCoconut

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Violet. Durations are only published for Upscape, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night40

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

Not enough votes yet

Casual 36%Work 28%Date 21%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,281

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,261

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAcérola et CaramelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Acérola et Caramel by Helder Machado Perfumes opens with a tart flash of acerola berry, bitter grapefruit, and juicy mandarin orange before sliding into warm, golden caramel. The brightness of lime and freesia keeps the sugary top from turning syrupy. As it warms on the skin, lush fig leaf, creamy magnolia, and powder…

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Johan B Upscape is a bright floral fruity perfume for women that blends sparkling fruit with a comforting woody base. It opens with an energizing splash of crisp apple, fresh orange, and tart grapefruit, balanced by a fun touch of piña colada and cooling cucumber. As the initial citrus effervescence settles, the heart…

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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, Acérola et Caramel or Upscape?

Upscape takes 2 of 3 categories. Acérola et Caramel is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Upscape is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Acérola et Caramel for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Upscape for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Acérola et Caramel or Upscape?

Upscape lasts longest (Upscape 80/100, Acérola et Caramel 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acérola et Caramel or Upscape?

Upscape projects furthest (Upscape 50/100, Acérola et Caramel 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acérola et Caramel and Upscape smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Freesia, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Violet.

Is Acérola et Caramel or Upscape better for summer or winter?

Acérola et Caramel suits daytime wear; Upscape suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acérola et Caramel and Upscape?

Acérola et Caramel has top notes of Acerola, Caramel, Freesia and Lime, heart notes of Fig, Magnolia, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Dry Wood and Cedar. Upscape has top notes of Apple, Bergamot, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Amber.