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Goth Veil vs Sunset Caramel

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

Updated 113 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Goth Veil takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Goth Veil

    Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Sunset Caramel

    Choose it for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Goth Veil3/5
Sunset Caramel2/5
Ratings & consensus
Sunset Caramel
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Goth Veil
Sillage & projection
Goth Veil
Value for money
Goth Veil
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Sunset Caramel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Goth VeilKevin Schepis
Sunset CaramelCave
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.36/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 7%Had 2%Want 91%
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
21%Love
43%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
21%Hate

14 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
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate59
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityGoth Veil

SillageGoth Veil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value45
¤ Price value35
Category winnerGoth VeilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
warm spicy92%
soft spicy84%
powdery77%
lactonic69%
musky61%
sweet100%
lactonic92%
white floral84%
vanilla77%
caramel69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both sweet and lactonic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AniseBourbon PepperRice
Heart
CorianderPink PeonyOrange BlossomRoasted Coffee Beans
Base
CaramelMilkWhite MuskVanillaSandalwood
Top15-30 mins
MilkCoconutAniseAlmond
Heart2-4 hrs
Ylang YlangWhite FlowersNectarineOrange BlossomHeliotropePeach
Base6-8+ hrs
CaramelBourbon VanillaAmbergrisWhite MuskSandalwoodTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesAnise, Orange Blossom, Caramel and Milk. Durations are only published for Sunset Caramel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring33
Summer0
Fall67
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Spring83
Summer100
Fall61
Winter35
Day100
Night71
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men20
Unisex0
Women80
Men4
Unisex26
Women69
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,852

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,533

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSunset CaramelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Goth Veil by Kevin Schepis introduces an unusual mix of spicy anise and rice. It settles into a heart of roasted coffee and pink peony, creating a distinctly sweet, lactonic base. This floral fragrance works well for those who prefer their scents with a sharp, gourmand bite, especially during cooler autumn evenings or…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Goth Veil or Sunset Caramel?

Goth Veil takes 3 of 5 categories. Goth Veil is rated 3.36/5 from 14 votes; Sunset Caramel is rated 3.90/5 from 99 votes. Choose Goth Veil for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sunset Caramel for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Goth Veil or Sunset Caramel?

Goth Veil lasts longest (Goth Veil 71/100, Sunset Caramel 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Goth Veil or Sunset Caramel?

Goth Veil projects furthest (Goth Veil 65/100, Sunset Caramel 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Goth Veil and Sunset Caramel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and lactonic accords. Common notes include Anise, Orange Blossom, Caramel and Milk.

Is Goth Veil or Sunset Caramel better for summer or winter?

Goth Veil suits evening wear; Sunset Caramel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Goth Veil and Sunset Caramel?

Goth Veil has top notes of Anise, Bourbon Pepper and Rice, heart notes of Coriander, Pink Peony, Orange Blossom and Roasted Coffee Beans, a base of Caramel, Milk, White Musk and Vanilla. 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.

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