Fragrance comparison

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla vs Purgatorio

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla

Mar e Sol

4.1513 votes

Rank #20,768 VanillaCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Purgatorio

ADR Extrait de Parfum

5.003 votes

Rank #37,509 AmberLeather

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla
Choose it for a vanilla and caramel character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Purgatorio
Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla2/4

Purgatorio2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Caramel Macadamia & VanillaMar e Sol

PurgatorioADR Extrait de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 70%Had 10%Want 20%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPurgatorio

SillagePurgatorio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value60

Category winnerCaramel Macadamia & VanillaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

caramel86%

nutty72%

sweet58%

powdery44%

balsamic30%

amber100%

leather92%

musky84%

animalic77%

caramel69%

smoky61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both caramel

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

VanillaCaramelAmber

Heart

MyrrhMuskWhite Flowers

Base

CastoreumLeatherAmyris

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

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

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

Unisex60

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#37,509

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCaramel Macadamia & VanillaHigher 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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Purgatorio by ADR Extrait de Parfum is a fragrance for women and men. Purgatorio was launched in 2023. Top notes are Vanilla, Caramel and Amber; middle notes are Myrrh, Musk and White Flowers; base notes are Castoreum, Leather and Amyris.

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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 Purgatorio?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes; Purgatorio is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla for a vanilla and caramel character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Purgatorio for a amber and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla or Purgatorio?

Purgatorio lasts longest (Purgatorio 67/100, Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla or Purgatorio?

Purgatorio projects furthest (Purgatorio 63/100, Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla and Purgatorio smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share caramel accords. Common notes include Caramel and Vanilla.

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

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

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

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla has top notes of Caramel, heart notes of Macadamia, a base of Vanilla. Purgatorio has top notes of Vanilla, Caramel and Amber, heart notes of Myrrh, Musk and White Flowers, a base of Castoreum, Leather and Amyris.