Fragrance comparison

Caramel vs Paris – Paris

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 998 ratings analysed

4 wins

Caramel

Arabian Wind

3.7447 votes

Rank #30,719 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Paris – Paris

Chanel

4.12951 votes

Rank #29,035 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Caramel takes 4 of 7 categories.

Caramel
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Paris – Paris
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Caramel4/7

Paris – Paris3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CaramelArabian Wind

Paris – ParisChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 38%Had 20%Want 42%

4.12/ 5 · 951 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

Category winnerParis – ParisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

45%Like

17%Ok

4%Dislike

9%Hate

47 votes

44%Love

34%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

951 votes

Category winnerParis – ParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCaramel

SillageCaramel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value40

Category winnerCaramelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

patchouli69%

balsamic61%

rose100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CypressCitrusesWoody NotesBitter OrangeJasmine

Heart

PatchouliMuskIrisNeroliDamask Rose

Base

AmberIncenseBenzoinChocolateCaramelWhite Musk

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperCitrusesLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Damask Rose

Base4-6 hrs

Patchouli

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Patchouli and Damask Rose. Durations are only published for Paris – Paris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer41

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer91

Fall0

Winter28

Day100

Night38

Category winnerCaramelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex52

Women41

Men2

Unisex18

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,719

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,035

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParis – ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caramel opens brighter than its name suggests, with bitter orange, citrus and cypress cutting through the sweetness before the scent settles into amber, benzoin and soft smoke. The caramel and chocolate facets sit low in the base rather than turning fully dessert-like. This reads as a warm woody amber with a sweet edg…

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Chanel Paris - Paris is a sparkling chypre floral crafted around fresh Damask rose, zesty lemon, and airy patchouli. Launched in 2022 as part of Les Eaux de Chanel collection, this Eau de Toilette opens with a sharp burst of citruses and tingling pink pepper that instantly lifts the senses. As the bright citrus top se…

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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, Caramel or Paris – Paris?

Caramel takes 4 of 7 categories. Caramel is rated 3.74/5 from 47 votes; Paris – Paris is rated 4.12/5 from 951 votes. Choose Caramel for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Paris – Paris for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Caramel or Paris – Paris?

Caramel lasts longest (Caramel 67/100, Paris – Paris 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Caramel or Paris – Paris?

Caramel projects furthest (Caramel 55/100, Paris – Paris 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Caramel and Paris – Paris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Patchouli and Damask Rose.

Is Caramel or Paris – Paris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Paris – Paris is the stronger pick. For winter, Caramel is the stronger pick. Caramel suits day or night wear; Paris – Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Caramel and Paris – Paris?

Caramel has top notes of Cypress, Citruses, Woody Notes and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Musk, Iris and Neroli, a base of Amber, Incense, Benzoin and Chocolate. Paris – Paris has top notes of Pink Pepper, Citruses and Lemon, heart notes of Damask Rose, a base of Patchouli.