Fragrance comparison

Caravane vs Layla

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 170 ratings analysed

Caravane

Bienaimé

5.002 votes

Rank #40,347 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Layla

Kemi Blending Magic

4.01168 votes

Rank #30,474 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Layla takes 3 of 4 categories.

Caravane
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Layla
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Caravane1/4

Layla3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CaravaneBienaimé

LaylaKemi Blending Magic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

4.01/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 37%Had 20%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

43%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

168 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLayla

SillageLayla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value30

Category winnerCaravaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

sweet100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

yellow floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotCinnamonCloveNutmegAnise

Heart

IncenseYlang-YlangJasmineMyrrhTaif Rose

Base

VanillaSandalwoodVetiverLeatherCedarOlibanumAmberMusk

Top

NutmegClove

Heart

Ylang-YlangCedar

Base

Sweet NotesVanillaAmberPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesClove, Nutmeg, Ylang-Ylang and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring66

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men12

Unisex51

Women37

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,347

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#30,474

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLaylaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caravane by Bienaimé is a Oriental fragrance for women. Caravane was launched in 1936. The nose behind this fragrance is Robert Bienaimé. Top notes are Bergamot, Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg and Anise; middle notes are Incense, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Myrrh and Taif Rose; base notes are Vanilla, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Leather,…

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Layla opens with a sharp burst of nutmeg and crushed clove, creating an immediate blast of dry spice. Within ten minutes, lush ylang-ylang and clean cedar soften the top notes, adding a creamy yellow floral body. As the scent settles on skin, rich vanilla and dense amber take over the composition alongside dark patcho…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Caravane or Layla?

Layla takes 3 of 4 categories. Caravane is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Layla is rated 4.01/5 from 168 votes. Choose Caravane for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Layla for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Caravane or Layla?

Layla lasts longest (Layla 70/100, Caravane 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Caravane or Layla?

Layla projects furthest (Layla 63/100, Caravane 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Caravane and Layla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Clove, Nutmeg, Ylang-Ylang and Vanilla.

Is Caravane or Layla better for summer or winter?

Caravane suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Caravane and Layla?

Caravane has top notes of Bergamot, Cinnamon, Clove and Nutmeg, heart notes of Incense, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Myrrh, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Leather. Layla has top notes of Nutmeg and Clove, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang and Cedar, a base of Sweet Notes, Vanilla, Amber and Patchouli.