Fragrance comparison

Coconut Paradise vs Sunset Caramel

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 122 ratings analysed

Coconut Paradise

Ulric de Varens

2.7823 votes

Rank #23,013 LactonicCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sunset Caramel

Cave

3.9099 votes

Rank #30,328 SweetLactonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sunset Caramel takes 4 of 6 categories.

Coconut Paradise
Choose it for a lactonic and coconut character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sunset Caramel
Choose it for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Coconut Paradise2/6

Sunset Caramel4/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Coconut ParadiseUlric de Varens

Sunset CaramelCave

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.78/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 15%Had 21%Want 64%

3.90/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 28%Had 5%Want 67%

Category winnerSunset CaramelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

9%Love

26%Like

4%Ok

57%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

44%Love

24%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

7%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate45

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySunset Caramel

SillageSunset Caramel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value35

Category winnerCoconut ParadiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lactonic100%

coconut86%

vanilla72%

sweet58%

powdery44%

tropical30%

sweet100%

lactonic92%

white floral84%

vanilla77%

caramel69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both lactonic, sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Coconut MilkHeliotrope

Heart1-2 hrs

CoconutVanilla

Base2-4 hrs

MilkPeach

Top15-30 mins

MilkCoconutAniseAlmond

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang YlangWhite FlowersNectarineOrange BlossomHeliotropePeach

Base6-8+ hrs

CaramelBourbon VanillaAmbergrisWhite MuskSandalwoodTonka Bean

Category winnerSunset CaramelLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night24

Spring83

Summer100

Fall61

Winter35

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 57%Work 20%Date 13%Party 10%

Men4

Unisex26

Women69

Casual 36%Date 29%Work 20%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,013

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#30,328

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCoconut ParadiseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulric de Varens Coconut Paradise delivers an unpretentious, sugary tropical treat built for relaxed warm weather. The first spray releases a distinct blast of coconut milk paired with powdery heliotrope, which quickly morphs into a sweet heart of shredded coconut and warm vanilla. You get an impression reminiscent of …

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Sunset Caramel by Cave opens with a splash of sweet steamed milk, nutty almond, and creamy coconut, balanced by a tiny pinch of star anise. As it warms up, lush nectarine and sunny orange blossom keep the sweetness juicy rather than thick or heavy. The dry-down settles into warm caramel, bourbon vanilla, and soft sand…

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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, Coconut Paradise or Sunset Caramel?

Sunset Caramel takes 4 of 6 categories. Coconut Paradise is rated 2.78/5 from 23 votes; Sunset Caramel is rated 3.90/5 from 99 votes. Choose Coconut Paradise for a lactonic and coconut character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sunset Caramel for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Coconut Paradise or Sunset Caramel?

Sunset Caramel lasts longest (Sunset Caramel 63/100, Coconut Paradise 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coconut Paradise or Sunset Caramel?

Sunset Caramel projects furthest (Sunset Caramel 56/100, Coconut Paradise 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coconut Paradise and Sunset Caramel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lactonic, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Coconut, Vanilla and Milk.

Is Coconut Paradise or Sunset Caramel better for summer or winter?

Coconut Paradise suits daytime wear; Sunset Caramel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coconut Paradise and Sunset Caramel?

Coconut Paradise has top notes of Coconut Milk and Heliotrope, heart notes of Coconut and Vanilla, a base of Milk and Peach. Sunset Caramel has top notes of Milk, Coconut, Anise and Almond, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, White Flowers, Nectarine and Orange Blossom, a base of Caramel, Bourbon Vanilla, Ambergris and White Musk.