Fragrance comparison

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla vs Vanilla Pistachio

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla

Mar e Sol

4.1513 votes

Rank #21,461 VanillaCaramel

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68%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Vanilla Pistachio

Al Fanak

4.1413 votes

Rank #19,766 CaramelSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanilla Pistachio 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.
Vanilla Pistachio
Choose it for a caramel and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla2/5

Vanilla Pistachio3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Caramel Macadamia & VanillaMar e Sol

Vanilla PistachioAl Fanak

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 70%Had 10%Want 20%

4.14/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 6%Had 2%Want 92%

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

33%Love

67%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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityVanilla Pistachio

SillageVanilla Pistachio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value58

Category winnerCaramel Macadamia & VanillaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

caramel86%

nutty72%

sweet58%

powdery44%

balsamic30%

caramel100%

sweet83%

vanilla65%

balsamic48%

woody30%

Scent match68%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

Pistachio

Heart

CaramelVanilla

Base

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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

Spring67

Summer33

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

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,461

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#19,766

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerVanilla PistachioHigher 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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Vanilla Pistachio by Al Fanak is a creamy, dessert-leaning gourmand that opens with a realistic pistachio note that can read slightly almondy. It quickly turns into a vanilla ice cream vibe with caramel more like a drizzle than a thick burnt-sugar wall. If you like nutty vanilla scents that stay soft, sweet, and comfo…

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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 Vanilla Pistachio?

Vanilla Pistachio takes 3 of 5 categories. Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes; Vanilla Pistachio is rated 4.14/5 from 13 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 Vanilla Pistachio for a caramel and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla or Vanilla Pistachio?

Vanilla Pistachio lasts longest (Vanilla Pistachio 77/100, Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla or Vanilla Pistachio?

Vanilla Pistachio projects furthest (Vanilla Pistachio 66/100, Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla and Vanilla Pistachio smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share caramel, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Caramel and Vanilla.

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

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

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

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla has top notes of Caramel, heart notes of Macadamia, a base of Vanilla. Vanilla Pistachio has top notes of Pistachio, heart notes of Caramel and Vanilla.