Fragrance comparison

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla vs Caramello

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla

Mar e Sol

4.1513 votes

Rank #20,768 VanillaCaramel

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58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Caramello

ALREHAB PERFUMES

4.0424 votes

Rank #19,992 CaramelSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Caramello takes 4 of 5 categories.

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla
Choose it for a vanilla and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Caramello
Choose it for a caramel and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla1/5

Caramello4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Caramel Macadamia & VanillaMar e Sol

CaramelloALREHAB PERFUMES

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 70%Had 10%Want 20%

4.04/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 29%Had 3%Want 68%

Category winnerCaramel Macadamia & VanillaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

15%Like

23%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

54%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

8%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCaramello

SillageCaramello

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value91

Category winnerCaramelloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

caramel86%

nutty72%

sweet58%

powdery44%

balsamic30%

caramel100%

sweet90%

vanilla80%

woody70%

nutty60%

almond50%

Scent match58%Closely related · both caramel, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Caramel

Heart1-2 hrs

Macadamia

Base3-4 hrs

Vanilla

Top

PistachioAlmond

Heart

JasmineHeliotrope

Base

CaramelVanillaSandalwoodSalt

InformationalShared notesCaramel and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night57

Spring33

Summer11

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Casual 44%Date 25%Work 17%Party 14%

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#19,992

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerCaramelloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mar e Sol Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla delivers an immediate rush of hot caramel poured over roasted nuts. Pure bakery bliss. The macadamia heart brings a rich, savory nutty depth that prevents the sugar from turning into flat syrup. It feels deliciously warm. As the mist settles, cozy vanilla takes over with a soft, p…

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Caramello is a caramel-forward gourmand with a nutty opening that many people compare to Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 71. Expect pistachio and almond up top, then a soft, slightly powdery floral heart, before a salty caramel, vanilla and smooth sandalwood dry-down. On skin it can read like cookies, cereal, coconut and cara…

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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 Macadamia & Vanilla or Caramello?

Caramello takes 4 of 5 categories. Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes; Caramello is rated 4.04/5 from 24 votes. Choose Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla for a vanilla and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Caramello for a caramel and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla or Caramello?

Caramello lasts longest (Caramello 66/100, Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla or Caramello?

Caramello projects furthest (Caramello 50/100, Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla and Caramello smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share caramel, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Caramel and Vanilla.

Is Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla or Caramello better for summer or winter?

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla suits daytime wear; Caramello suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla and Caramello?

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla has top notes of Caramel, heart notes of Macadamia, a base of Vanilla. Caramello has top notes of Pistachio and Almond, heart notes of Jasmine and Heliotrope, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Salt.