Fragrance comparison

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla vs Saladin

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla

Mar e Sol

4.1513 votes

Rank #20,768 VanillaCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Saladin

Alexander

3.676 votes

Rank #57,267 RoseMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Saladin
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla2/4

Saladin2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Saladin
Sillage & projection: Saladin
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

SaladinAlexander

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 70%Had 10%Want 20%

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

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

50%Love

0%Like

17%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevitySaladin

SillageSaladin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value38

Category winnerCaramel Macadamia & VanillaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

caramel86%

nutty72%

sweet58%

powdery44%

balsamic30%

rose100%

musky92%

powdery84%

patchouli77%

floral69%

vanilla61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both vanilla and powdery

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

OrangeCaramelRaspberry

Heart

RosePatchouliJasmineRose HipViolet

Base

MuskAmberVanilla

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

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

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

Men25

Unisex38

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#57,267

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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Saladin is a rose-led oriental floral that opens with a bright, sweet-fruity lift, orange and raspberry glazed with caramel. The heart stays firmly floral and powdery, with rose, violet and a darker patchouli edge. On skin it usually settles into a warm, musky amber and vanilla base, giving the whole scent a plush, sl…

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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 Saladin?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes; Saladin is rated 3.67/5 from 6 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 Saladin for a rose and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla or Saladin?

Saladin lasts longest (Saladin 74/100, Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla or Saladin?

Saladin projects furthest (Saladin 58/100, Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla and Saladin smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Caramel and Vanilla.

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

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

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

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla has top notes of Caramel, heart notes of Macadamia, a base of Vanilla. Saladin has top notes of Orange, Caramel and Raspberry, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli, Jasmine and Rose Hip, a base of Musk, Amber and Vanilla.