Fragrance comparison

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla vs Dhahab

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 154 ratings analysed

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla

Mar e Sol

4.1513 votes

Rank #20,768 VanillaCaramel

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57%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Dhahab

Al Haramain Perfumes

4.33141 votes

Rank #2,315 CaramelVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dhahab takes 5 of 5 categories.

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla
Choose it for a vanilla and caramel character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Dhahab
Choose it for a caramel and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla0/5

Dhahab5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Caramel Macadamia & VanillaMar e Sol

DhahabAl Haramain Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 70%Had 10%Want 20%

4.33/ 5 · 141 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerDhahabRating 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

51%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

113 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityDhahab

SillageDhahab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value88

Category winnerDhahabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

caramel86%

nutty72%

sweet58%

powdery44%

balsamic30%

caramel100%

vanilla91%

citrus83%

sweet74%

powdery65%

musky56%

Scent match57%Closely related · both vanilla, caramel 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

OrangeBergamot

Heart

CaramelCedar

Base

VanillaMusk

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

Spring78

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

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

Men0

Unisex42

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#2,315

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerDhahabHigher 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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Dhahab by Al Haramain is a sunny, caramel-vanilla gourmand with a bright citrus lift at the start. Think orange zest melting into golden caramel, then a soft, musky sweetness that stays close and comforting. It is often worn as an easy layering scent, especially if you like cosy “peach cobbler” style warmth and a smo…

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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 Dhahab?

Dhahab takes 5 of 5 categories. Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes; Dhahab is rated 4.33/5 from 141 votes. Choose Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla for a vanilla and caramel character. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Dhahab for a caramel and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla or Dhahab?

Dhahab lasts longest (Dhahab 72/100, Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla or Dhahab?

Dhahab projects furthest (Dhahab 57/100, Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla and Dhahab smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, caramel and sweet accords. Common notes include Caramel and Vanilla.

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

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

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

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla has top notes of Caramel, heart notes of Macadamia, a base of Vanilla. Dhahab has top notes of Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Caramel and Cedar, a base of Vanilla and Musk.