Fragrance comparison

Arwa vs Caramel Lover

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

3 wins

Arwa

PARIS CORNER

4.006 votes

Rank #53,186 SweetRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Caramel Lover

Nimere Parfums

4.004 votes

Rank #59,509 CaramelSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arwa takes 3 of 3 categories.

Arwa
Choose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Caramel Lover
Choose it for a caramel and sweet character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Arwa3/3

Caramel Lover0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArwaPARIS CORNER

Caramel LoverNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 6%Had 10%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

67%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityArwa

SillageArwa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

rose92%

yellow floral84%

caramel77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

caramel100%

sweet92%

amber84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both sweet, caramel and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Ylang-YlangPink PepperRoseJasmine

Heart2 to 4 hours

Red FruitsCaramelPatchouli

Base4 to 7 hours

VanillaAmberMusk

Top

CaramelPink PepperKumquat

Heart

RoseJasmineYlang-YlangMyrtleTurmericGinger

Base

Tolu BalsamTonka BeanWhite MuskSandalwoodPatchouliCedarSiamGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Pink Pepper, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Arwa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer29

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,186

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#59,509

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArwaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arwa by PARIS CORNER presents an oriental floral profile built around sweet florals, rich gourmand tones, and warm resinous depth. The fragrance opens with a noticeable burst of sweet rose, creamy ylang-ylang, and airy jasmine, sharpened slightly by a subtle kick of pink pepper. As the floral opening settles, the hear…

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Caramel Lover by Nimere Parfums creates an intense, sugary profile centered on rich caramel and balsamic resins. Launched in 2015, this unisex scent balances sweet top notes with a heavy, complex base of woods and spices. It is best suited for cold-weather wear when the depth of the resins can fully unfold on the skin.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Arwa or Caramel Lover?

Arwa takes 3 of 3 categories. Arwa is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes; Caramel Lover is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Arwa for a sweet and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Caramel Lover for a caramel and sweet character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Arwa or Caramel Lover?

Arwa lasts longest (Arwa 65/100, Caramel Lover 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arwa or Caramel Lover?

Arwa projects furthest (Arwa 58/100, Caramel Lover 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arwa and Caramel Lover smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, caramel and amber accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Pink Pepper, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Arwa or Caramel Lover better for summer or winter?

Arwa suits day or night wear; Caramel Lover suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arwa and Caramel Lover?

Arwa has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Pink Pepper, Rose and Jasmine, heart notes of Red Fruits, Caramel and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Musk. Caramel Lover has top notes of Caramel, Pink Pepper and Kumquat, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Myrtle, a base of Tolu Balsam, Tonka Bean, White Musk and Sandalwood.