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Crème Brûlée vs A Whiff of Waffle Cone

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

Updated 2,092 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Crème Brûlée takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Crème Brûlée

    Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • A Whiff of Waffle Cone

    Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Crème Brûlée4/7
A Whiff of Waffle Cone3/7
Ratings & consensus
Crème Brûlée
Community sentiment
Crème Brûlée
Longevity
A Whiff of Waffle Cone
Sillage & projection
A Whiff of Waffle Cone
Value for money
Crème Brûlée
Versatility
Crème Brûlée
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
A Whiff of Waffle Cone

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Crème BrûléeLe Monde Gourmand
A Whiff of Waffle ConeImaginary Authors
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.80/ 5 · 292 votes
Have 43%Had 6%Want 51%
3.42/ 5 · 1,800 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
Category winnerCrème BrûléeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
32%Love
35%Like
18%Ok
11%Dislike
4%Hate

292 votes

32%Love
29%Like
19%Ok
15%Dislike
5%Hate

1,589 votes

Category winnerCrème BrûléeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity51
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityA Whiff of Waffle Cone

SillageA Whiff of Waffle Cone

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value82
¤ Price value58
Category winnerCrème BrûléeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
sweet83%
caramel65%
lactonic48%
powdery30%
sweet100%
vanilla83%
caramel65%
cinnamon48%
warm spicy30%
Scent match69%Closely related · both vanilla, sweet and caramel

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
SyrupCaramelIce creamWhipped CreamVanillaCinnamonAmyris

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Whipped Cream and Caramel. Durations are only published for Crème Brûlée, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring36
Summer24
Fall100
Winter91
Day100
Night77
Spring31
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCrème BrûléeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex13
Women86
Men4
Unisex54
Women42
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,427

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews63

Overall rank#2,802

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews314

Category winnerA Whiff of Waffle ConeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Crème Brûlée by Le Monde Gourmand focuses on a direct gourmand structure built around whipped cream, caramel, and warm vanilla. From the initial spray, sweet and lactonic accords create a soft, milky froth that feels light rather than heavy. As the scent settles, a powdery accord softens the sweetness, keeping the car…

Reviews →

A Whiff of Waffle Cone leans hard into syrupy gourmand territory. Most wearers get maple syrup, burnt caramel, vanilla and a toasted cone effect, with a smoky edge that can feel either delicious or too much. This is sweet, strong and unapologetically literal. It suits cold weather, small doses, and anyone who enjoys …

Reviews →
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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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Crème Brûlée or A Whiff of Waffle Cone?

Crème Brûlée takes 4 of 7 categories. Crème Brûlée is rated 3.80/5 from 292 votes; A Whiff of Waffle Cone is rated 3.42/5 from 1,800 votes. Choose Crème Brûlée for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose A Whiff of Waffle Cone for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Crème Brûlée or A Whiff of Waffle Cone?

A Whiff of Waffle Cone lasts longest (A Whiff of Waffle Cone 73/100, Crème Brûlée 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crème Brûlée or A Whiff of Waffle Cone?

A Whiff of Waffle Cone projects furthest (A Whiff of Waffle Cone 62/100, Crème Brûlée 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crème Brûlée and A Whiff of Waffle Cone smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and caramel accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Whipped Cream and Caramel.

Is Crème Brûlée or A Whiff of Waffle Cone better for summer or winter?

For summer, Crème Brûlée is the stronger pick. For winter, A Whiff of Waffle Cone is the stronger pick. Crème Brûlée suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crème Brûlée and A Whiff of Waffle Cone?

Crème Brûlée features Vanilla, Whipped Cream and Caramel. A Whiff of Waffle Cone features Syrup, Caramel, Ice cream, Whipped Cream and Vanilla.

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