Fragrance comparison

Caramel Fundamentals vs Sugar Plum

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

3 wins

Caramel Fundamentals

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #46,642 SweetCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Sugar Plum

Demeter Fragrance

3.9562 votes

Rank #17,175 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Caramel Fundamentals takes 3 of 4 categories.

Caramel Fundamentals
Choose it for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Sugar Plum
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Caramel Fundamentals3/4

Sugar Plum1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Caramel FundamentalsThe Dua Brand

Sugar PlumDemeter Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 15%Had 5%Want 80%

3.95/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 24%Had 11%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

31%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityCaramel Fundamentals

SillageCaramel Fundamentals

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value73

Category winnerCaramel FundamentalsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

caramel92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

rum69%

chocolate61%

fruity100%

sweet86%

honey72%

woody58%

nutty44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

ChocolateCaramelRumCotton CandyVanillaTonka BeanHoneyAlmond MilkHazelnutWhite MuskAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Dried FruitsHoneyHazelnutDried PlumAromatic Spices

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesHoney and Hazelnut. Durations are only published for Sugar Plum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring45

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

Casual 45%Date 24%Work 20%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,642

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,175

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerSugar PlumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caramel Fundamentals by The Dua Brand is a dense Oriental Vanilla composition centered on indulgent gourmand notes. It opens with rich, buttery caramel and dark chocolate, transitioning into a core of toasted hazelnuts and boozy rum. Designed for those seeking a literal dessert-inspired fragrance, this scent offers a …

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Demeter Sugar Plum captures the nostalgic sweetness of candied holiday confections in an easy cologne spray. A bright splash of dried plum and glazed dark fruits greets you right away, supported by warm aromatic spices and runny honey. The scent feels cozy, nostalgic, and immediately approachable. It does not pretend …

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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 Fundamentals or Sugar Plum?

Caramel Fundamentals takes 3 of 4 categories. Caramel Fundamentals is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Sugar Plum is rated 3.95/5 from 62 votes. Choose Caramel Fundamentals for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Sugar Plum for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Caramel Fundamentals or Sugar Plum?

Caramel Fundamentals lasts longest (Caramel Fundamentals 60/100, Sugar Plum 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Caramel Fundamentals or Sugar Plum?

Caramel Fundamentals projects furthest (Caramel Fundamentals 75/100, Sugar Plum 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Caramel Fundamentals and Sugar Plum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Honey and Hazelnut.

Is Caramel Fundamentals or Sugar Plum better for summer or winter?

Sugar Plum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Caramel Fundamentals and Sugar Plum?

Caramel Fundamentals features Chocolate, Caramel, Rum, Cotton Candy and Vanilla. Sugar Plum features Dried Fruits, Honey, Hazelnut, Dried Plum and Aromatic Spices.