Fragrance comparison

Lait Concentré vs Caramel Brew

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,228 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lait Concentré

Chabaud Maison de Parfum

3.811,208 votes

Rank #4,906 LactonicCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

Caramel Brew

Oakcha

3.6520 votes

Rank #53,310 CaramelSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lait Concentré takes 4 of 5 categories.

Lait Concentré
Choose it for a lactonic and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Caramel Brew
Choose it for a caramel and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Lait Concentré4/5

Caramel Brew1/5

Ratings & consensus: Lait Concentré
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lait Concentré
Sillage & projection: Lait Concentré
Value for money: Caramel Brew
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lait Concentré

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lait ConcentréChabaud Maison de Parfum

Caramel BrewOakcha

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 1,208 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.65/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 40%Had 6%Want 54%

Category winnerLait ConcentréRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

32%Like

13%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

1,208 votes

35%Love

20%Like

30%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityLait Concentré

SillageLait Concentré

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value63

Category winnerCaramel BrewBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lactonic100%

caramel83%

sweet65%

coconut48%

savory30%

caramel100%

sweet91%

lactonic83%

vanilla74%

powdery65%

coconut56%

Scent match65%Closely related · both lactonic, caramel and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Milk

Heart2-4 hrs

Coconut

Base6-8 hrs

Caramel

Top

EspressoMilk

Heart

SandalwoodCoconutCedarwood

Base

CaramelVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesMilk, Coconut and Caramel. Durations are only published for Lait Concentré, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer26

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night48

Spring17

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex23

Women76

Casual 49%Date 26%Work 17%Party 9%

Men10

Unisex30

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,906

PerfumerSophie Chabaud

Launched—

Reviews187

Overall rank#53,310

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLait ConcentréHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The aroma strikes you instantly. Lait Concentré bypasses traditional floral perfumery entirely to replicate the exact scent of canned sweetened condensed milk straight from the pantry. Sophie Chabaud crafts an uncanny edible opening centered on scalded milk and creamy lactose. A dry coconut flake undertone surfaces wi…

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Caramel Brew by Oakcha smells like walking into a warm neighborhood coffee shop on a chilly morning. The opening delivers a direct hit of dark roasted espresso sweetened with steamed milk, giving it an authentic coffee shop vibe right from the first spray. As it settles, subtle coconut and creamy sandalwood smooth out…

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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, Lait Concentré or Caramel Brew?

Lait Concentré takes 4 of 5 categories. Lait Concentré is rated 3.81/5 from 1,208 votes; Caramel Brew is rated 3.65/5 from 20 votes. Choose Lait Concentré for a lactonic and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Caramel Brew for a caramel and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lait Concentré or Caramel Brew?

They last about the same: Lait Concentré 56/100, Caramel Brew 54/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Lait Concentré or Caramel Brew?

Lait Concentré projects furthest (Lait Concentré 47/100, Caramel Brew 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lait Concentré and Caramel Brew smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lactonic, caramel and sweet accords. Common notes include Milk, Coconut and Caramel.

Is Lait Concentré or Caramel Brew better for summer or winter?

Lait Concentré suits daytime wear; Caramel Brew suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lait Concentré and Caramel Brew?

Lait Concentré has top notes of Milk, heart notes of Coconut, a base of Caramel. Caramel Brew has top notes of Espresso and Milk, heart notes of Sandalwood, Coconut and Cedarwood, a base of Caramel, Vanilla and Musk.