Fragrance comparison

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla vs Chinotto Gourmand

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 115 ratings analysed

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla

Mar e Sol

4.1513 votes

Rank #20,768 VanillaCaramel

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55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Chinotto Gourmand

Abaton

3.72102 votes

Rank #10,439 CaramelCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chinotto Gourmand takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla2/5

Chinotto Gourmand3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Caramel Macadamia & VanillaMar e Sol

Chinotto GourmandAbaton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 70%Had 10%Want 20%

3.72/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 32%Had 15%Want 53%

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

21%Love

42%Like

17%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityChinotto Gourmand

SillageChinotto Gourmand

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value53

Category winnerCaramel Macadamia & VanillaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

caramel86%

nutty72%

sweet58%

powdery44%

balsamic30%

caramel100%

citrus90%

vanilla80%

sweet70%

white floral60%

aromatic50%

Scent match55%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

Chinotto

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

CaramelVanilla

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

Spring63

Summer30

Fall100

Winter81

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

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

Men6

Unisex36

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#10,439

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerChinotto GourmandHigher 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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Chinotto Gourmand by Abaton is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men. Chinotto Gourmand was launched in 2018. Top note is Chinotto; middle note is Orange Blossom; base notes are Caramel and Vanilla.

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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 Chinotto Gourmand?

Chinotto Gourmand takes 3 of 5 categories. Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes; Chinotto Gourmand is rated 3.72/5 from 102 votes. Choose Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla for a vanilla and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Chinotto Gourmand for a caramel and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla or Chinotto Gourmand?

Chinotto Gourmand lasts longest (Chinotto Gourmand 70/100, Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla or Chinotto Gourmand?

Chinotto Gourmand projects furthest (Chinotto Gourmand 62/100, Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla and Chinotto Gourmand smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share caramel, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Caramel and Vanilla.

Is Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla or Chinotto Gourmand better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla and Chinotto Gourmand?

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla has top notes of Caramel, heart notes of Macadamia, a base of Vanilla. Chinotto Gourmand has top notes of Chinotto, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Caramel and Vanilla.