Fragrance comparison

Lac.ton.ic vs Sunset Caramel

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 243 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lac.ton.ic

Scentologia

3.60144 votes

Rank #18,772 SweetWoody

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Sunset Caramel

Cave

3.9099 votes

Rank #33,533 SweetLactonic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lac.ton.ic takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lac.ton.ic
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Sunset Caramel
Choose it for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lac.ton.ic4/7

Sunset Caramel3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lac.ton.icScentologia

Sunset CaramelCave

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%

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

32%Love

28%Like

21%Ok

10%Dislike

9%Hate

124 votes

44%Love

24%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

7%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerSunset CaramelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityLac.ton.ic

SillageLac.ton.ic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value35

Category winnerLac.ton.icBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

nutty77%

lactonic69%

almond61%

sweet100%

lactonic92%

white floral84%

vanilla77%

caramel69%

yellow floral61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AlmondCoconutMilkMandarinBergamot

Heart

PistachioYlang YlangLily of the Valley

Base

VanillaCaramelSandalwoodAmbrostar™

Top15-30 mins

MilkCoconutAniseAlmond

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang YlangWhite FlowersNectarineOrange BlossomHeliotropePeach

Base6-8+ hrs

CaramelBourbon VanillaAmbergrisWhite MuskSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Coconut, Milk and Ylang Ylang. Durations are only published for Sunset Caramel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter85

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer100

Fall61

Winter35

Day100

Night71

Category winnerSunset CaramelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex47

Women47

Men4

Unisex26

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,772

PerfumerMargherita Carini, Maurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#33,533

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLac.ton.icHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lac.ton.ic by Scentologia is a gourmand fragrance that focuses on creamy, nutty notes. It opens with a blend of coconut and almond, settling into a heart of pistachio and lily of the valley. This unisex scent is ideal for summer days, offering a warm and sweet profile that feels comfortable on the skin for casual wear.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lac.ton.ic or Sunset Caramel?

Lac.ton.ic takes 4 of 7 categories. Lac.ton.ic is rated 3.60/5 from 144 votes; Sunset Caramel is rated 3.90/5 from 99 votes. Choose Lac.ton.ic for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Sunset Caramel for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lac.ton.ic or Sunset Caramel?

Lac.ton.ic lasts longest (Lac.ton.ic 67/100, Sunset Caramel 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lac.ton.ic or Sunset Caramel?

Projection is very close: Lac.ton.ic 57/100, Sunset Caramel 56/100 for sillage.

Do Lac.ton.ic and Sunset Caramel smell similar?

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

Is Lac.ton.ic or Sunset Caramel better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sunset Caramel is the stronger pick. For winter, Lac.ton.ic is the stronger pick. Sunset Caramel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lac.ton.ic and Sunset Caramel?

Lac.ton.ic has top notes of Almond, Coconut, Milk and Mandarin, heart notes of Pistachio, Ylang Ylang and Lily of the Valley, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, Sandalwood and Ambrostar™. 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.